Veterinary Science - BVSc
University of Bristol
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You will benefit from a dual campus experience with learning across both city and nearby rural campuses. The Clifton campus is situated in the vibrant cultural hub that is Bristol city centre and home to our pre-clinical facilities at the UKs only School of Anatomy. There is also teaching at the nearby Bristol Veterinary School, located on our rural Langford campus.Bristol Veterinary School is home to a range of extensive facilities including a dairy farm, Langford Vets multidisciplinary small ...Read more

You will benefit from a dual campus experience with learning across both city and nearby rural campuses. The Clifton campus is situated in the vibrant cultural hub that is Bristol city centre and home to our 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.Bristol Veterinary School is home to a range of extensive facilities including a dairy farm, Langford Vets multidisciplinary small animal referral hospital, farm animal and small animal practices, on-site abattoir, and diagnostic labs, with an equine practice nearby.You will benefit from our on-campus award-winning clinical skills lab, cutting-edge labs and access to our celebrated team of clinical demonstrators, who will nurture you to develop confident practical skillsWe partner with other organisations to 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 will be able to pursue global career opportunities due to the courses various accreditations, including the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).For the first three years you will be primarily based at the main University campus in Clifton, with time spent at the clinical campus in Langford. Years four and five are taught mainly at the Langford campus, with an extended final clinical year which includes on-site and off-site placements with our educational partners. In the final year, students develop their clinical skills with the support of experienced veterinary surgeons, including some shifts outside normal working hours.

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Eva
06 Feb 25

needs more study..Read more

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Amelie
05 Feb 25

The vet school are very involved and really want the best for us. They regularly make changes based on our experiences and comments . The curriculum is constantly developing and..Read more

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AAA - ABB Grades / Points required

A level:

ABB - AAA Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AAAAB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

AA Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

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

Access to HE Diploma:

D30M15 Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

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Applicants must also meet these GCSE profile requirements: standard numeracy requirement (4 or C in GCSE Mathematics or equivalent) and standard literacy requirement (4 or C in GCSE English or equivalent). Further information about GCSE requirements and profile levels: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/gcse/ Grades / Points required

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):

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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Students from England

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,535 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,535 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,535 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£40,700 per year

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Students from EU

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£40,700 per year

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Eva
06 Feb 25
Veterinary Science - BVSc
needs more study...
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Amelie
05 Feb 25
Veterinary Science - BVSc
The vet school are very involved and really want the best for us. They regularly make changes based on our experiences and comments . The curriculum is constantly developing and...
Read more
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Beacon House Queens Road Bristol BS8 1QU United Kingdom
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