UK Veterinary admissions
Updated fall 2024
| University | Total seats/
(Int.) |
UK/EU
Apps/Seat (previous years) |
Int.
Apps/Seat (previous years) |
IB | Work
experience |
| University of Bristol | 180
(42) |
9 9/11/9 |
7 11/17/33 |
36, HL 6,6,6 |
Not required, but recommended |
| University of Cambridge | 75
(8) |
3.79 5.2/5.5/4 |
7.37 12.7/9.5/8 |
40–42, HL 7,7,6 |
10 days suggested |
| University of Edinburgh | 110
(41) |
10
9/14/11
|
8
12/6/5 |
38 HL 6,6,6 (Chem & Bio) |
2 weeks suggested |
| University of Glasgow | 137
(74) |
10
10/9/11 |
8.7
8.7/7/6 |
38 HL 6,6 (Chem & Bio) SL 5 (Maths or Physics) |
1 Week plus |
| University of Liverpool | 195
(6) |
6
7/8/6 |
23
42/0?/38 |
36, HL 6,6,6 (Chem & Bio) |
15 days recommended |
| Royal Veterinary College | 140
(86) |
13
12/10/3 |
4.5
5/3/4 |
NA HL 6,6,6 (Chem & Bio) |
140 hours |
| University of Nottingham | 300
(15) |
7 6/10/6 |
13 20/14/2 |
34, HL 6 Bio 6 Chem, 5 any |
5 weeks |
| University of Surrey* | 150
(?) |
7
6.6/8 |
23.
10/17 |
35 HL6 Bio & Chem |
4 weeks |
| Harper and Keele ** | 114
(?) |
8 | ? |
36 HL 6, 6, 6 Bio & Chem |
No set time suggested, but work experience recommended |
* Accreditation pending (expected in 2019)
** Accreditation pending (expected in 2025, first entry 2020)
The above information is taken from the excellent publication from The Admissions processes and entry requirements for UK veterinary schools by the Vet School Council
See: Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons for more information.
There are several courses on Coursera and EdEx that could be of interest in the realm of animal science and Veterinary. This one looks especially helpful for clarifying if you want to be a vet.
Work experience
All Vet schools expect work experience. You should gain as much and as varied practical work experience as possible, which could include time spent:
- Seeing veterinary practice, both large and small animal if possible
- Livestock farms – dairy and lambing are particularly useful
- Other animal establishments, such as zoos, kennels, catteries, wildlife centres, pig farms, poultry farms and stables
- A day at an abattoir is recommended but not demanded
- We encourage experience gained in veterinary or medical laboratories to help you appreciate the scientific basis of veterinary medicine
- For work experience, read this article for a foundational understanding.
- Virtual Learn offers a two week program online practical with the University of Nottingham. Many universities will happily take this as part of your work experience.