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Veterinary Medicine and Surgery including a Gateway Year

  • BVMBVS
  • 6 Years
  • Full-time
  • 21/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
University Park Campus
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2026-2027
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Course summary

Our veterinary gateway year helps widen participation in veterinary medicine. You'll learn basic science in animal biology and chemistry, as well as animal behaviour and care. Teaching uses integrated modules that illustrate how these key areas work, giving you the required knowledge for progression.
In addition, you will gain an understanding of relevant industries. develop an appreciation of the role of animals in society, and expand your animal handling skills.
After completing your gateway year you'll automatically join our five-year veterinary medicine and surgery course.

Why choose this course?

  • 1st - for student satisfaction since 2010. (National Student Survey 2010-2021)

  • Modern facilities - Our purpose-built vet school lets you get hands-on with animals.

  • Hands on - Experience animal handling and RCVS day one competencies from the moment you start the course.

  • Placements - Placement opportunities in veterinary surgeries, farms, zoos and specialist animal centres, give you a broad experience of animals and veterinary medicine.

  • 5th in the UK - Our veterinary courses are ranked 5th in the UK by subject ranking (veterinary science) in The Guardian University Guide 2024

  • Dual intake - Choose when you start - September or April. (Visit the dual intake webpage)

  • Three qualifications - Graduate with a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) and Bachelor of Veterinary Surgery (BVS) degree. Plus gain an additional award of BVMedSci, after completing an integrated research project in your third year.

Modules

For detailed information about the modules you will study, please visit the course page: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Veterinary-Medicine-and-Surgery-including-a-Gateway-Year-BVM-BVS-with-BVMedSci-BVMBVS-U6UVTMGY.html

This course is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University Park Campus

Study options

  • BVMBVS • Full-time • 6 Years

Start dates

  • 21/09/2026

Apply by
15 October

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
D190
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

This course is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.

Apply by
15 October

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
D190
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - BBC

including grade B in Chemistry and Biology and grade C in a third subject (excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking) at A level. A pass is required in science practical tests, if assessed separately

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM

Applications are assessed on an individual basis

Access to HE Diploma - D: 15 credits M: 24 credits P: 6 credits

Subjects considered on an individual basis. Diploma must include Biology and Chemistry at level 3. GCSE Maths must be passed at grade B (6) and GCSE English language passed at grade C (4)

Scottish Higher - BBBCC

including Biology and Chemistry. This qualification is acceptable when combined with Advanced Higher grades BB in Biology and Chemistry.

Scottish Advanced Higher - BB

in Biology and Chemistry. This qualification is acceptable when combined with Scottish Higher grades BBBCC, to include Biology and Chemistry.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 26 points

554 in 3 Higher Level IB certificates, with a 5 in HL Biology and 5 in HL Chemistry OR 26 points overall in the IB Diploma, with a 5 in HL Biology and 5 in HL Chemistry

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales - C

This qualification is acceptable when combined with A level grades BB in Biology and Chemistry.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - M1, M1, M3

including grade M1 in Chemistry and Biology and grade M3 in a third subject.

T Level - M

Considered on an individual basis

All applicants must meet widening participation criteria as detailed on the website. This course is open to UK applicants only.
In addition to the above grades, all applicants (except Access) must meet GCSE requirements - minimum of five grade Bs (numeric grade 6) at GCSE to include Chemistry, Biology, Physics (or Double Science) and Maths. GCSE English language to be passed at grade C (4); Core Science, Additional Science and Further Additional Science are required at grade B (6).
If GCSEs have not been taken, applicants must provide evidence of achievement at an equivalent level.

European Baccalaureate - 73% overall including Biology and Chemistry 80%.

Resits are not accepted for this course.
This course is not open to graduates.

Additional entry requirements

Admission tests
Health checks
Further information will be provided by the University if an offer is made.
Interview
Please see university website at https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/vet/prospectivestudents/undergraduate/admissions.aspx
Other
Applicants must complete a minimum of five weeks experience including three weeks working with animals
Institutions Own Test (IOT)
Please see university website at https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/vet/prospectivestudents/undergraduate/admissions.aspx

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

We consider applicants solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential – we use exam grades to prioritise applicants but look at a range of factors and aim to give everyone an equal opportunity to show their achievements.

We understand that background and personal circumstances can have an impact on academic performance at school or college. Applicants who are eligible under our contextual admissions policies may be considered for a reduced contextual offer.

Learn more on the University of Nottingham website

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Student Outcomes

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94 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

95 Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
Channel Islands£9790*Year 1
Republic of Ireland£9790*Year 1
England£9790*Year 1
Northern Ireland£9790*Year 1
Scotland£9790*Year 1
Wales£9790*Year 1
International£41800*Year 1
EU£41800*Year 1

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

View undergraduate tuition fees for UK and international students: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees/tuitionfees/202627/undergraduate.aspx

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