UK Veterinary admissions

Updated fall 2023

University Total seats UK/EU

Apps/Seat

(previous years)

Int.

Apps/Seat

(previous years)

IB Work

experience

University of Bristol 170

9

11/9

11

17/33

36, HL 6,6,6 Not required, but recommended
University of Cambridge 75

5.2

5.5/4

12.7

9.5/8

40–42, HL 7,7,6 10 days suggested
University of Edinburgh 110 9

14/11

 

12

6/5

38

HL 6,6,6

(Chem & Bio)

2 weeks suggested
University of Glasgow 137 10

9/11

8.7

7/6

38

HL 6,6 (Chem & Bio)

SL 5 (Maths or Physics)

1 Week plus
University of Liverpool 165 7

8/6

42

0?/38

36,

HL 6,6,6

(Chem & Bio)

15 days recommended
Royal Veterinary College 160 12

10/3

5

3/4

NA

HL 6,6,6 (Chem & Bio)

140 hours
University of Nottingham 300

6

10/6

20

14/2

34,

HL 6 Bio 6 Chem, 5 any

5 weeks
University of Surrey* 150 6.6

8

10.

17

35

HL6/SL7 Bio & Chem

4 weeks
Harper and Keele ** 114 8 ? 34

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.