Veterinary Medicine and Science BVMSci
University of Surrey
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Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Science - BVMSci

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Stag Hill

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SEP-25

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5 Years

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Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Science - BVMSci

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**Why choose this course**-Study a hands-on curriculum, designed in collaboration with our partnership of veterinary practices and scientific research institutes, and learn to meet the diverse needs of companion, production, equine, laboratory animals, and exotic and wildlife species.-Access our multimillion-pound facilities, including our Veterinary Clinical Skills Centre and Veterinary Pathology Centre, to practise anaesthesia, catheterisation, dissection and more.-Spend your final year ...Read more


Why choose this course

-Study a hands-on curriculum, designed in collaboration with our partnership of veterinary practices and scientific research institutes, and learn to meet the diverse needs of companion, production, equine, laboratory animals, and exotic and wildlife species.-Access our multimillion-pound facilities, including our Veterinary Clinical Skills Centre and Veterinary Pathology Centre, to practise anaesthesia, catheterisation, dissection and more.-Spend your final year completing clinical intramural rotations (IMR) to develop an awareness of working as a veterinary professional in a clinical environment, under the supervision of qualified professionals.-Learn from academics who are registered veterinary practitioners and researchers, in addition to a multidisciplinary team of veterinary specialists from our partner organisations.-Get the academic requirements needed to register with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) to work as a veterinary surgeon once you’ve graduated.


What you will study

On this course, you’ll learn about different body systems, covering all common companion, equine and production animal species, in addition to wildlife and exotic species.In your first year, you’ll study topics that are fundamental to veterinary medicine, including anatomy, animal husbandry, cells and genes, physiology and the concept of professionalism. This will provide you with a solid foundation upon which to build the rest of your degree. During your second year, you’ll learn about epidemiology, infectious diseases and pathology, using clinical case studies and a ‘One Health’ approach. You will also gain more advanced skills in handling and restraint, including clinical examination of the common domestic species.In your third year, you’ll delve deeper into clinical medicine and surgery, diagnostic techniques, pharmacology, scientific methods and evidence-based veterinary medicine. You’ll also get the opportunity to engage in research, including critically evaluating protocols, data and literature.During your fourth year, your modules are species-based and you’ll revisit anaesthesia, surgery and patient care on visits to the neuter clinic and some of our partners. You’ll learn about sustainability, equality, diversity and inclusion in veterinary practice, in a One Health context, as well as zoological medicine. You’ll also take part in hands-on practical workshops. Each week you’ll focus on a different topic, including critical care and triage medicine, dentistry, how to administer medications and neutering. You’ll work in small groups under the supervision of veterinarians.In your fifth year, you’ll complete clinical intramural rotations in our extensive network of veterinary practices to further your knowledge, competences, attributes and skills.

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WUSCA ranking:
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These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
23/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
5th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
12th
Veterinary Medicine and Dentistry
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Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 97 = 3% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
3%
What students say
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Julie
09 Jan 25

The student unions are really supportive and nice. Everyone makes you feel like you are welcome. The campus is close to town and there is a good public transport...Read more

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Alfie
08 Jan 25

it is a great location with good sports facilities and growing medical courses and facilities. a bigger gym would be great due to increased demand from students and more onsite..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

AAA Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AAAAB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

AAA Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:45,M:0 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

35 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

D*DD Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Overall: AAAWe do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers.Required subjects: Biology and Chemistry. Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass.

Overall: AAAABRequired subjects: Biology at grade A and Chemistry at grade A.GCSE or Equivalent: Five subjects at Grade A(7) including Chemistry, Biology (or double science). English Language and Mathematics at Grade B(5).

Overall: AAARequired subjects: Biology grade A and Chemistry grade A.GCSE or Equivalent: Five subjects at Grade A(7) including Chemistry, Biology (or double science). English Language and Mathematics at Grade B(5).

Overall: QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall including 45 at Distinction. Required subjects: This must include 15 credits in Biology and and 15 credits in Chemistry. GCSE or Equivalent: Five subjects at Grade A(7) including Chemistry, Biology (or double science). English Language and Mathematics at Grade B(5).

Overall: 35Required subjects: Biology and Chemistry HL6/SL7.GCSE or Equivalent: Five subjects at grade 7 (A) including Chemistry and Biology (or Double Science). English Language and Mathematics at grade 5 (B).

Overall: D*DD in a Science or Animal related subject and A level Chemistry grade A.GCSE or Equivalent: Five subjects at Grade A(7) including Chemistry, Biology (or double science). English Language and Mathematics at Grade B(5).

Overall: Pass overall with AAA from the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and two A levels. Required subjects: A-level Biology and A-level Chemistry Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass. A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted. GCSE or Equivalent: Five GCSE subjects at grade 7 (A) including Chemistry and Biology (or Double Science). English Language and Mathematics at grade 5 (B).

Popular A-level subjects

Veterinary Medicine and Dentistry

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Chemistry
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Biology
97%
Mathematics
49%
Physics
13%
Geography
11%
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J
Julie
09 Jan 25
Veterinary Medicine and Science BVMSci
The student unions are really supportive and nice. Everyone makes you feel like you are welcome. The campus is close to town and there is a good public transport....
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Alfie
08 Jan 25
Veterinary Medicine and Science BVMSci
it is a great location with good sports facilities and growing medical courses and facilities. a bigger gym would be great due to increased demand from students and more onsite...
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University of Surrey
University of Surrey , Guildford

The University of Surrey is a vibrant institution with a beautiful campus, located in Guildford, UK....

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Stag Hill Guildford Surrey GU2 7XH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Guildford  0.3 miles away

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