BVSc Veterinary Science at University of Bristol

Programme overview

Benefitting from a brand-new curriculum, this course provides students with cutting-edge, evidence-based teaching methods. You will be involved with 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 renowned research getting hands-on with animals from the start of the curriculum, with a range of placements working alongside experts.

Faculty: Faculty of Health and Life Sciences | Department: Veterinary Science | Duration: 5 years full-time. Application deadline The closing date for Veterinary Science UCAS applications is 15 October. UCAS advises that no more than four choices from a possible five are used for Veterinary Science. Applicants wishing to transfer from another veterinary school may apply via UCAS but, due to the integrated nature of the course, transfer is only possible into year one | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our revised curriculum is mapped to five vertical themes which will run throughout the whole curriculum: Scientific foundations of veterinary medicine Practical and clinical skills Clinical and professional reasoning Developing as a professional and lifelong learner Animals, people and planet. Students also spend time on farms and in veterinary practices during vacations (Extra-Mural Studies; EMS), as required by the RCVS. 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.

Career pathways

93% of our veterinary science students are in work or further study within 15 months of graduation (DiscoverUni 2022/23). Veterinary science graduates are well prepared for a variety of careers in the veterinary field worldwide.

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Entry requirements

A-level 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 (Level 5) or Diploma in Higher Education (DipHE Level 5) in relevant subject. A-level contextual offer: ABB including AB (in any order) in Chemistry and one of Biology, Physics, Mathematics or Further Mathematics. BTEC: DDD in Applied Science. IB Diploma: 36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 6, 6 at Higher Level in Chemistry and one of Biology, Physics or Mathematics. Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers: Advanced Higher: AA in Chemistry and one of Biology, Physics or Mathematics, and Higher: AAAAB. GCSE: Standard numeracy requirement (4 or C in GCSE Mathematics or equivalent) and Standard literacy requirement (4 or C in GCSE English or equivalent). English language: IELTS 7.0 overall with 7.0 in writing and 6.5 in all other skills (or equivalent). Apply through UCAS (course code D100).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). First-year tuition fee for 2027 entry; subject to annual review. Source

International applicants: GBP 43,500 a year (2027/28). First-year tuition fee for 2027 entry; subject to annual review. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 5 years full-time. Application deadline The closing date for Veterinary Science UCAS applications is

Apply through the official page: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/

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