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Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Science - BVMSci
Stag Hill
Full Time
SEP-25
5 Years
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Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Science - BVMSci
Stag Hill
Full Time
SEP-25
5 Years
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-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 studyOn 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.
Exam type
A levelA 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).
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