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Bachelor of Veterinary Science - BVSc
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Bachelor of Veterinary Science - BVSc
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5 Years
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This course has a brand-new curriculum featuring cutting-edge, evidence-based teaching methods.These include: case-based learning (addressing real-life clinical scenarios); signposting lectures; authentic coursework; a flipped classroom approach; and built-in consolidation activities.You will also benefit from:- Opportunities to explore in-depth study and the Veterinary School's cutting-edge research.- Getting hands-on with animals from the start of the curriculum, with a range of placements.- Working alongside experts in their field.
Dual campus experienceBenefit from a dual campus experience with learning across both city and nearby rural campuses.The Clifton campus is situated in the vibrant cultural hub of Bristol city centre and makes use of the pre-clinical facilities at the UK's only School of Anatomy. There is also teaching at the nearby Bristol Veterinary School, located on our rural Langford campus.
Access to cutting-edge facilitiesBristol Veterinary School is home to a range of extensive facilities including:- Langford Vets multidisciplinary small animal referral hospital, farm animal and small animal practices - with an equine practice nearby- Purpose-built anatomy and post-mortem facilities- Diagnostic labs- Award-winning clinical skills lab- Dairy farm- Abattoir.You will benefit from an innovative curriculum and gain inspiration from world-leading researchers. Our celebrated team of clinical demonstrators will nurture you to develop essential practical skills.Students can enjoy the onsite cafe, gym, student barn and abundant green spaces, alongside our welcoming and supportive community of staff and students.Take a virtual tour of the Langford Campus: bristol.ac.uk/virtual-tour
Networking and global career opportunitiesOur partner organisations ensure students have ample experience across a wide range of species, such as opportunities to work in equine hospitals, the charity sector and with exotic species.Graduates can pursue global career opportunities due to various accreditations, including the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).Bristol Veterinary School holds accreditations from the following professional bodies:- The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)- The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS)- The European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education (EAEVE)The RCVS have a mutual agreement with the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (AVBC), the Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI) and the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC).See further key information about our veterinary courses on the Bristol Veterinary School website: bristol.ac.uk/vet-school/study/undergraduate/key-information
Exam type
A levelA level:
ABB - AAA Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
AAAAB Grades / Points required
Scottish Advanced Higher:
AA Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
32 - 36 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDD Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Standard offer: AAA including Chemistry and one of Biology, Physics, Mathematics or Further Mathematics.Graduates are required to obtain a 2:1 in their degree and BBB at A-level, including Chemistry and one of Biology, Physics, Mathematics or Further Mathematics.Foundation degree in relevant subject (minimum 60%) and BBB at A level including Chemistry and one of Biology, Physics, Mathematics or Further Mathematics.Contextual offer: ABB including AB (in any order) in Chemistry and one of Biology, Physics, Mathematics or Further Mathematics.Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers.
Standard Higher: AAAAB.
Advanced Higher: AA in Chemistry and one of Biology, Physics or Mathematics.
Access to HE Diploma in Science, Biomedical/ Medical/ Health Science or Psychology (or similar titles). The 45 graded Level 3 credits must include:at least 30 credits at Distinction and 15 at Merit or above; andat least 12 credits from Chemistry units; andat least 12 credits from one of Biology, Physics or Mathematics. One subject (Chemistry or the second science) must be achieved with 12 credits at Distinction, the other must be achieved with 9 out of the 12 credits at Distinction.Mature students can contact mature-students@bristol.ac.uk to check the suitability of their Access course.
Requirements for principal subjects are as for A-level, where D1/ D2 is A*, D3 is A, M1/ M2 is B, and M3 is C.
Standard offer: 36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 6, 6 at Higher Level in Chemistry and one of Biology, Physics or Mathematics.Contextual offer: 32 points overall with 16 at Higher Level, including 6, 5 (in any order) at Higher Level in Chemistry and one of Biology, Physics or Mathematics.Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers.
DDD in Applied Science BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma, with Distinctions in five specified Chemistry units.
Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade.
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£9,250 per year
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
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£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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£40,700 per year
Students from EU
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£40,700 per year
Students from International
£40700 Per year
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