BVSc Veterinary Science at Aberystwyth University

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Veterinary Science is jointly hosted by Aberystwyth University and the Royal Veterinary College (RVC). Years 1 and 2 are based at Aberystwyth and years 3 to 5 at the RVC Hawkshead Campus in Hertfordshire, with a rotation at Aberystwyth focused on production animal issues relevant to Wales. The degree is being taken through RCVS accreditation, with the first cohort due to be inspected in 2026.

Department: Aberystwyth School of Veterinary Sciences | Duration: 5 years | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Aberystwyth, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Teaching is organised in strands, including principles of science, locomotor, cardiovascular and respiratory, urogenital, alimentary, neurology and special senses, skin, population medicine and veterinary public health, and principles of veterinary practice. Years 4 and 5 are mainly clinical rotations plus a research project. Students complete 10 weeks of Animal Husbandry Extra-Mural Studies before year 3 and 20 weeks of Clinical Extra-Mural Studies across years 3 to 5.

Career pathways

Graduates can work in clinical practice, veterinary and biomedical research, veterinary public health and food security, conservation medicine, and government and veterinary-related industries, with particular suitability for Welsh practice and rural mixed practice.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-levels AAA including Biology, Chemistry and one other subject. GCSE: at least five at grade A (7), including 7-7 in Double Science or Biology and Chemistry; at least grade 6 in Mathematics, Physics (if taken separately) and English Language or Welsh Language. BTEC National Diploma D*D*D* in Applied Science or Applied Science (Biomedical Science) with distinctions in required units. International Baccalaureate: 666 at Higher Level including Biology, Chemistry and one other subject. Work experience before applying: 70 hours in veterinary practice plus 70 hours in non-clinical settings with live animals (at least 35 with large animals), all gained in the 18 months before the application deadline. Interview is compulsory; no offer is made without attending. Applications are made to the RVC with a Work Experience Applicant Summary Form.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 5 years

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