BVMSci (Hons) Veterinary Medicine and Science at University of Surrey

Programme overview

Our Veterinary Medicine and Science course will equip you with skills to excel in a competitive field, exploring animal health in our exceptional facilities, including one of Europe's most sophisticated pathology centres. Study a hands-on curriculum, designed in collaboration with our partnership of veterinary practices and scientific research institutes, and learn to meet the diverse needs of companion, production, equine, laboratory animals, and exotic and wildlife species.

Department: School of Veterinary Medicine | Duration: 5 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 (UCAS D100) | Location: Guildford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

On this course, you’ll learn about different body systems, covering all common companion, equine and production animal species, in addition to wildlife and exotic species. In your first year, you’ll study topics that are fundamental to veterinary medicine and veterinary science, including anatomy, animal husbandry, cells and genes, physiology and the concept of professionalism. This will provide you with a solid foundation upon which to build the rest of your degree. Year 1 core modules include Animals in Society 1, Structure and Function a, The Veterinary Professional, Structure and Function B, Foundations of Disease Three - Pathology of the Integument and Alimentary Systems, Foundations of Disease Five - Pathology of the Haemopoietic and Lymphoid Systems and Clinical Pathology of Body Systems, Animals in Society Ii: Concepts in Epidemiology and Public Health, General Pathology and Concepts of Infectious Disease.

Career pathways

This course is accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), which means that on successful completion of your studies, you'll have the academic requirements needed to register to work as a veterinary surgeon. Once registered, you can practise throughout the UK, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-level AAA. Required subjects: Biology and Chemistry GCSE or equivalent: Five subjects at grade 7 (A), including:. BTEC D*DD. Additionally A-level Chemistry at grade A. GCSE or equivalent: Five subjects at grade 7 (A), including:. IB Diploma 35. Required subjects: Biology and Chemistry HL6/SL7. IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with 7.0 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). UK standard-year tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 44,900 a year (2027/28). Overseas standard-year tuition fee Source

Intake: September 2027 (UCAS D100)

Duration: 5 years full-time

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

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