Veterinary Medicine and Surgery including a Gateway Year BVMBVS
Course Overview - Veterinary Medicine and Surgery including a Gateway Year BVMBVS
Our veterinary gateway year helps widen participation in veterinary medicine. Youll learn basic science in animal biology and chemistry, as well as animal behaviour and care. Teaching uses integrated modules that illustrate how these key areas work, giving you the required knowledge for progression.
In addition, you will gain an understanding of relevant industries. develop an appreciation of the role of animals in society, and expand your animal handling skills.
After completing your gateway year youll automatically join our five-year veterinary medicine and surge...
Our veterinary gateway year helps widen participation in veterinary medicine. Youll learn basic science in animal biology and chemistry, as well as animal behaviour and care. Teaching uses integrated modules that illustrate how these key areas work, giving you the required knowledge for progression.<br/><br/>In addition, you will gain an understanding of relevant industries. develop an appreciation of the role of animals in society, and expand your animal handling skills.<br/><br/>After completing your gateway year youll automatically join our five-year veterinary medicine and surgery course.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
6 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
University Park Campus
Application Details
15 October
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
D190
Institution Code
N84
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
B,B,B,C,C
including Biology and Chemistry. This qualification is acceptable when combined with Advanced Higher grades BB in Biology and Chemistry.
Access to HE Diploma
D:15,M:24,P:6
Subjects considered on an individual basis. Diploma must include Biology and Chemistry at level 3. GCSE Maths must be passed at grade B (6) and GCSE English language passed at grade C (4)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
26
554 in 3 Higher Level IB certificates, with a 5 in HL Biology and 5 in HL Chemistry OR 26 points overall in the IB Diploma, with a 5 in HL Biology and 5 in HL Chemistry
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
Applications are assessed on an individual basis
Scottish Advanced Higher
B,B
in Biology and Chemistry. This qualification is acceptable when combined with Scottish Higher grades BBBCC, to include Biology and Chemistry.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
M1,M1,M3
including grade M1 in Chemistry and Biology and grade M3 in a third subject.
A level
B,B,C
including grade B in Chemistry and Biology and grade C in a third subject (excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking) at A level. A pass is required in science practical tests, if assessed separately
T Level
M
Considered on an individual basis
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
C
This qualification is acceptable when combined with A level grades BB in Biology and Chemistry.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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