Overview

Within this Veterinary Medicine and Surgery including a Preliminary Year from the University of Nottingham you'll study integrated modules that show how basic science subjects interlink, including:

animal biology
animal care and behaviour
chemistry

After successfully completing the preliminary year you'll automatically progress to the five-year Veterinary Medicine and Surgery course.

Careers

Studying the veterinary course gives you all the knowledge and practical skills you'll need to become a registered veterinary professional. You will be prepared in all aspects of basic, applied and clinical veterinary science, with an ability for deductive thought, problem-solving and research.

Some of the graduates have gone to work for:

RSPCA
PDSA
Veterinary Anatomic Pathology at University of Nottingham
Oakham Veterinary Hospital Equine
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC)
Paragon Veterinary Group
Rainbow Equine Hospital
Highcroft Vet Referrals
Rood & Riddle
Bell Equine Veterinary Clinic
Pawsquad
Anvivets
Vets4Pets
YourVets

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Chemistry: Compounds and Reactions
Veterinary Animal Care and Behaviour
Biology: Cell Structure and Biochemistry
Biology: Health and Disease
Chemistry: Atomic Structure and Bonding

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7.5

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Credits

720 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Loughborough, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Veterinary Medicine Animal Science View 81 other Bachelors in Veterinary Medicine in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A level

AAB
Required subjects
A levels
Any subjects at A level to include, at most, only one of biology or chemistry at AS level or A level*
A pass in science practical tests will be required, where these are assessed separately.
GCSEs
A minimum of five GCSE grade A's (level 7), including:
Chemistry (at Grade B/ Level 6), or the science double award or applied science)
Maths must be passed at Grade B (level 6)
English Language* at Grade C (level 4).*
Excluding citizenship studies, critical thinking, general studies and global perspectives.
Applicants who achieved their A Levels and have the required grades prior to application only need to hold GCSE English Language at C or 4 and GCSE Maths at B or 6.
Excluded subjects
Citizenship Studies, Critical Thinking, General Studies and Global Perspectives
IB score
32 points overall or 6,6,5 in three HL certificates
IB requirements
Must not have both HL chemistry and HL biology

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

33000 GBP / year

≈ 33000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

Loughborough

United Kingdom

600 - 1000 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Loughborough

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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