This degree is being offered in partnership with Aberystwyth University and the **first two years of study will take place at Aberystwyth**. Applications must be made to, and will be processed by, the RVC. Interviews will be held in Aberystwyth.
This new degree is designed to meet the growing needs for competent practitioners to work in rural mixed practice. Through this comprehensive course you will acquire an understanding of the basic biological principles of normal body function, the ability to distinguish the pathological from the normal, prevent disease and safely manage the processes of animal production. You will explore opportunities to further veterinary knowledge through research and develop the expertise to diagnose and treat disease, alleviate suffering and develop the professional skills you will need to work and communicate effectively in practice.
In the first two years, you will be based in the heart of Wales at Aberystwyth University, studying the biology underpinning veterinary sciences, acquiring basic farm animal, horse and companion animal handling and examination skills, and developing your communication, problem solving and team working skills. Aberystwyth University has a long history of animal health teaching and research and is committed to educational excellence. Welsh-speaking students will have the option of taking some parts of the course in Years 1 and 2 in Welsh.
From your third year you will be based at RVC’s Hawkshead campus where you will acquire advanced knowledge and practical skills in clinical science. You will experience clinical practice at the RVC as well as private veterinary practice. Additionally, in your fourth or fifth year you will return to Aberystwyth University for specialist clinical training for a short period.
Course Details - Modules
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Course Details – Assessment Method
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How to Apply
15 October This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
D105
Institution code:
R84
Campus Name:
Aberystwyth University (Aber)
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Biology at grade A;
Chemistry at grade A;
A third subject of your choice at grade A (excluding General Studies).
We also require a 'pass' in the science practical for each subject, where taking the English curriculum.
A* grades are not required and predictions for A* will not give advantage at selection or offer stage over applicants predicted A.
There is no third subject which is preferred by selectors or gives any special advantage in the selection process. Science and non-science subjects are treated equally for the third subject.
Contextual Offers:
Offers of ABB (with an A in Biology or Chemistry) will be made to those meeting certain Widening Participation (WP) criteria. No separate application is required but care leavers should submit proof from the relevant local authority once they have applied.
See 'Scottish Advanced Higher'.
Diplomas must be Science based and include a minimum of 15 Level 3 credits in Biology at Distinction and 15 Level 3 credits in Chemistry at Distinction. You must achieve at least Merit in all other graded Level 3 credits.
in Biology and Chemistry.
in addition to 5 Highers at AAAAB grades including:
Biology;
Chemistry;
and at least National 5 grade B in:
Physics;
English;
Mathematics.
Contextual Offers:
Offers of AB in Biology and Chemistry will be made to those meeting certain Widening Participation (WP) criteria. No separate application is required but care leavers should submit proof from the relevant local authority once they have applied.
666 at Higher Level including:
Biology;
Chemistry;
A third subject of your choice.
Our standard offer is based on specific subject-grade requirements, rather than a total points score.
Where candidates have not taken GCSE’s or an equivalent qualification prior to the IB, they will need a minimum of grade 5 in:
SL Mathematics: Analysis and approaches
SL English A Lang-Lit (or grade 6 in English B)
and must also demonstrate competency in Physics.
Mathematics: Applications and interpretation cannot be accepted in lieu of Mathematics: Analysis and approaches.
The following Level 3 Extended Diplomas are accepted with specific unit requirements (see the website for details):
Pearson 'Applied Science' or 'Applied Science (Biomedical Science)';
Pearson 'Animal Management';
City & Guilds 'Animal Management (Science)'.
including Biology and Chemistry. H1 required in one of these sciences.
If not included in the above, O3 is required in:
English;
Mathematics;
Physics*
* where Physics is not available at Leaving Cert level, we'll consider a high grade in Junior Cert Science.
Applicants who achieve the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate with grade A will be accepted with two A Levels:
Biology at grade A;
Chemistry at grade A.
Contextual Offers:
Offers of ABB (with an A in Biology or Chemistry) will be made to those meeting certain Widening Participation (WP) criteria. No separate application is required but care leavers should submit proof from the relevant local authority once they have applied.
in three Principal Subjects:
Biology;
Chemistry;
A third subject of your choice.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
