University of Central Lancashire

Veterinary Medicine & Surgery (with Foundation Year), BVMS

University of Central LancashirePreston, United Kingdom

Course overview

Would you like to become a vet but don't have a science background? Study our 1 year gateway course, giving you the opportunity to progress to our 5 year BVMS.

Key highlights

  • One-year gateway course for applicants without a science background
  • Progression route onto the five-year BVMS veterinary degree

Entry requirements

  • A-level: BBB — BBB at A2DDM BTEC Extended Diploma T Level at merit or above in any subject5 GCSES at grade C/4 or above including Maths and English IELTS 6.5
  • BTEC: DDM — BTEC Extended Diploma
  • GCSE: C/4 or above — to include Mathematics, English

Careers this course leads to

  • Veterinary surgeon
  • Small animal veterinary surgeon
  • Farm animal veterinary surgeon
  • Equine veterinary surgeon
  • Veterinary public health officer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £39,000 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Central Lancashire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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