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School of Veterinary Medicine runs an requisite Widening Participation programme for the recruitment and support of under-represented groups of students.
In the Veterinary Biosciences programme of the University of Glasgow you will learn about the science that underpins the biology of animal health and disease. You will develop a range of core transferable skills as well as research skills including laboratory-based investigations, statistics, data handling and effective scientific communication and you will also get the opportunity to conduct independent research.
Career Prospects
The specialist, applied and hands-on nature of this programme prepares students for a varied and fulfilling range of careers in veterinary biosciences. Our students have progressed to graduate degrees in specialist areas of biomedical sciences, as well as directly into careers in animal nutrition, animal care, conservation and welfare, public health, veterinary diagnostic and scientific research, veterinary physiotherapy, secondary school teaching, the pharmaceutical industry, and epidemiological and disease risk assessment.

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Programme Structure

Courses include

In the first year of the programme you will study a range of subjects including animal anatomy and physiology, chemistry and biology.

You will study principles of animal management, physiology and molecular sciences and receive training in basic research skills.

You will study the pathogenesis, diagnosis and management of disease and develop an appreciation of current challenges in these fields. You will develop further skills in research and diagnostic technologies.

In the final year of the programme you will develop advanced professional and quantitative skills and study population medicine, epidemiology and animal welfare and conservation. The second semester features a full-time 12 week research project at the School of Veterinary Medicine or another approved institution.

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Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Veterinary Medicine 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.

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6)

AAAAAB Higher or AAABB Higher + C Advanced Higher. Minimum consideration ABBBBB or ABBB + Advanced Higher

Additional requirements: Higher Chemistry, Biology and Maths/Physics. Advanced Higher Chemistry or Biology.

SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements (by end of S6)

MD20 – AABB/ABBB or BBBB + C Advanced Higher (also other target groups)

MD40 – AABB

Additional requirements: Higher Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics or Physics. Advanced Higher Chemistry and Biology. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.

SQA Entry requirements (entry from end of S5)

AAAA/AAABB

Additional requirements: Higher Chemistry & Biology at A and Maths/Physics at B.

A-level Standard Entry Requirements

AAB – BBB

Additional requirements: A-level Chemistry or Biology.

IB Standard Entry Requirements

36 (6,6,5 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL)

Additional requirements: HL Chemistry or Biology.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

37350 GBP / year

≈ 37350 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Living costs

Glasgow

United Kingdom

620 - 1012 GBP / month

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

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