Veterinary Nursing

EITHER:

CC in two A Level subjects including:

Biology

OR:

CDD in three A Level subjects including:

Biology at grade C

We also require a 'pass' in the science practical for each subject, where taking the English curriculum.

Two AS Levels at relevant grades would be accepted in place of the further (non-Biology) A Level subject. General Studies is not accepted.

The following Level 3 Extended Diplomas are accepted with specific unit requirements (see the RVC website for details):

Pearson 'Applied Science' or 'Applied Science (Biomedical Science)'.

Pearson 'Animal Management';

City & Guilds 'Animal Management (Science)'.

Diplomas must be Science-based and include a minimum of 15 Level 3 credits in Biology. All units must be passed and Merit must be achieved in at least 6 of the Biology credits.

It is expected that applicants undertaking the Access to HE Diploma will normally be returning to education after a period of at least three years absence. If have extenuating circumstances which mean you do not fulfil this please contact the Admissions team on admissions@rvc.ac.uk before you submit your application.

See 'Scottish Advanced Higher'.

Advanced Higher in Biology at grade C

In addition to:

EITHER

A second Advanced Higher at grade D and 2 Highers at grade C or above

OR

4 Highers at grade C or above.

Applicants must have at least five National 5s at grade C including:

English Language;
Biology, Chemistry or Physics;
Mathematics.

If you have bypassed one or more of these subjects at National 5, you will need this subject/grade at Higher level.

Pass the IB Diploma with 443 in the Higher Level subjects, including Biology at grade 4.

Our standard offer is based on specific subject-grade requirements, rather than a total points score.

Where candidates have not taken GCSEs or an equivalent qualification prior to the IB Diploma, they will need a minimum of grade 4 in:

SL Mathematics;
SL English A Lang-Lit.

Mathematical Studies cannot be accepted in lieu of Mathematics.

Applicants who have achieved this qualification with grade C will be accepted with one A Level in Biology at grade C.

Alternatively:

Applicants who have achieved this qualification with grade D will be accepted with two A Levels including:

Biology at grade C;
A further A Level at grade D (excl. General Studies).

Two AS Levels at grade D would be accepted in place of the further A Level subject.

including H4 in Biology.

If not achieved at H4 or H5 as part of the above, O4 required in:

English;
Mathematics.

EITHER:

P1, P2, P2 in three Principal Subjects including Biology

OR:

P1, P1 in two Principal Subjects including Biology.

(Only in addition to other qualifications).

A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 (C) including:

English Language;
4-3 in Combined Sciences/CD in Science (Double Award) OR 4/C in Science or Additional Science or one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics.;
Mathematics.

Scottish applicants must have at least five National 5s at grade C including:

English Language;
Biology, Chemistry or Physics;
Mathematics.