BVMS Veterinary Medicine & Surgery at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

The BVMS integrates clinical and science subjects through a spiral curriculum, with a vertical theme of professional and clinical skills. The programme is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association and is taught at the Garscube campus.

Faculty: College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences | Department: School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine | Duration: 5 years | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Years 1 and 2 form a foundation phase covering anatomy, physiology and disease mechanisms in domestic animals alongside animal handling, suturing and clinical communication; years 3 and part of year 4 form a clinical phase covering key areas of veterinary practice.

Career pathways

Most graduates progress directly into professional veterinary roles.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Scottish Highers by end of S6: AAAAB Higher at end of S5 plus BB at Advanced Higher, with Highers in Chemistry, Biology and Physics or Mathematics, Advanced Higher Chemistry and one of Biology, Mathematics or Physics, practical experience and interview; adjusted entry AABBB plus BB at Advanced Higher with successful completion of Reach. A-levels AAA including Chemistry and Biology, GCSE English at grade B or 5, practical experience and interview. IB 38 points (6,6,6 HL) with HL Chemistry and Biology and SL English and Physics or Mathematics at 6. Graduates: a 2:1 Honours science degree (for example Zoology, Biology, Animal Science, Biochemistry) is considered. North American applicants: GPA of at least 3.4 (4-point scale) or 3 AP exams at grade 5 including chemistry, biology and maths/physics. Practical experience with livestock and animal handling and shadowing a veterinary surgeon are expected. English: IELTS Academic 7.0 with no sub-test under 7.0, taken within two years. Deadlines: 15 October for UK applicants via UCAS; 15 September via VMCAS for North American applicants.

International applicants: GBP 38,670 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee, EU and international students, 2027/28 (Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery (BVMS)). Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 5 years

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