Royal Veterinary College, University of London - Scholars Programme
4 Sept 2025, 08:02
London
Veterinary Medicine
- Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine
- 5 Years
- Full-Time
- 28 September 2027
- Undergraduate
- main site
- Awarded by:
- The Royal Veterinary College
Course summary
The Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVetMed) programme is a full-time five-year degree offering world-leading scientific and clinical training in veterinary medicine, leading to qualification as a veterinary surgeon. This exciting course builds on our extensive veterinary history, and takes a fresh approach in bringing together technological change, clinical and scientific progress, and stimulating teaching and learning methods.
You will gain a thorough understanding of the science underpinning veterinary practice and research, and develop fundamental problem solving, communication and team-working skills. In our busy RVC hospitals and collaborative practices, you will gain the broadest and best possible practical experience.
In the first two years, you will primarily be based at the Camden Campus studying basic veterinary sciences, acquiring introductory skills in handling and examining horses, farm animals and companion animals as well as developing your communication and team working skills. In your third, fourth and fifth year you will mainly be based at our Hawkshead Campus where you will acquire knowledge and practical skills in clinical science necessary for you to participate fully in clinical practice at the RVC, collaborative practices, and in private veterinary practice.
Modules
Assessment method
Information provided is for a general indication based on current course.
In the final year of your course, your assessment will comprise:
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Assessment of knowledge, problem solving and professional behaviour on clinical rotations
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Examination of practical skills through OSCEs (objective structure clinical examinations)
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Completion of a 4000-word research project
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Written examination testing clinical and professional decision making
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Veterinary Surgeons, Royal College of
- American Veterinary Medical Association
- Australasian Veterinary Boards Council Inc
- European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- main site
Study options
- Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine • Full-Time • 5 Years
Start dates
- 28 September 2027
Apply by
15 October 2026
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:
- D100
- Institution code:
- R84
- Campus name:
- main site
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Royal Veterinary College, University of London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you're eligible to apply.
- Republic of Ireland does not have vacancies
- International does not have vacancies
- EU does not have vacancies
- United Kingdom does not have vacancies
Apply by
15 October 2026
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:
- D100
- Institution code:
- R84
- Campus name:
- main site
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A level AAA
Biology at grade A;
Chemistry at grade A;
A third subject of your choice at grade A (excluding General Studies).
We also require a 'pass' in the science practical for each subject, where taking the English curriculum.
A* grades are not required and predictions for A* will not give advantage at selection or offer stage over applicants predicted A.
There is no third subject which is preferred by selectors or gives any special advantage in the selection process. Science and non-science subjects are treated equally for the third subject.
Contextual Offers:
Offers of ABB (with an A in Biology or Chemistry) will be made to those meeting certain Widening Participation (WP) criteria. No separate application is required but care leavers should submit proof from the relevant local authority once they have applied.
UCAS Tariff Not accepted
Scottish Higher
See 'Scottish Advanced Higher'.
Access to HE Diploma
Diplomas must be Science based and include a minimum of 15 Level 3 credits in Biology at Distinction and 15 Level 3 credits in Chemistry at Distinction. You must achieve at least Merit in all other graded Level 3 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.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
(Only in addition to other qualifications).
A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 7 (A) including:
Combined Science OR Biology and Chemistry or Science and Additional Science.
with at least a grade 6 (B) in:
English Language;
Mathematics;
For Scottish applicants, and at least National 5 grade B in:
English;
Mathematics.
Scottish Advanced Higher AA
in Biology and Chemistry.
in addition to 5 Highers at AAAAB grades including:
Biology;
Chemistry;
and at least National 5 grade B in:
English;
Mathematics.
Contextual Offers:
Offers of AB in Biology and Chemistry will be made to those meeting certain Widening Participation (WP) criteria. No separate application is required but care leavers should submit proof from the relevant local authority once they have applied.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
666 at Higher Level including:
Biology;
Chemistry;
A third subject of your choice.
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 5 in:
EITHER MYP Mathematics (standard or extended) OR SL Mathematics Analysis and approaches OR SL Mathematics Applications and interpretation
SL English A (or grade 6 in English B)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) D*D*D*
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)'.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) H1H1H2H2H2H2
including Biology and Chemistry. H1 required in one of these sciences.
Minimum O3 is required in:
English
Mathematics
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015) A
Applicants who achieve the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate with grade A will be accepted with two A Levels:
Biology at grade A;
Chemistry at grade A.
Contextual Offers:
Offers of ABB (with an A in Biology or Chemistry) will be made to those meeting certain Widening Participation (WP) criteria. No separate application is required but care leavers should submit proof from the relevant local authority once they have applied.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal D3D3D3
in three Principal Subjects:
Biology;
Chemistry;
A third subject of your choice.
Additional entry requirements
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) / Disclosure Scotland Check
- All firm offer holders are required to complete a criminal convictions declaration before enrolling on to this course.
- Health Checks
- Offer-holders will need to pass an Occupational Health assessment before enrolling onto the course. Applicants should also read the RCVS' guidance on Day One Competences: https://animalowners.rcvs.org.uk/document-library/day-one-competences/
- Interview
- All applicants to this course must attend an interview if invited and cannot receive an offer without attending an interview. Interviews usually take place at our Camden campus between the end of November and the end of December, with the exception of those attending interviews in North America (November) or South-East Asia (January). Invitations to interview are sent by email around 2-3 weeks before the interview date. Once issued, applicants are required to respond to their interview invitation within 5 working days. If invited, it may not be possible to rearrange an interview for a different date, so applicants must ensure they are available for interview before applying and inform us by email of any specific days when they are unavailable. Please note that if you apply to more than one of our Veterinary Medicine courses (excluding the Bachelor of Veterinary Science) and your application progresses to the interview stage, you will be invited to attend one interview only which will be used in our assessment of each of your applications.
- Other
- All applicants must submit an online supplementary form five days after the date that their application is received. The form will be available in our application portal and applicants will be given access to this, and notified of the need to complete the form, via email on receipt of their application. The form must be submitted independently of, and in addition to, the UCAS application and the RVC will not contact applicants reminding them to submit the form before the deadline given. In the form, applicants will need to demonstrate that they meet our minimum work experience requirements of at least 70 hours (ten days) in a veterinary practice and 70 hours in other animal environments (e.g. kennels, cattery, animal shelter, farm, stables, zoo, pet shop, etc.) from within the 18 months directly preceding the October application deadline. Work experience completed more than 18 months before the deadline will not be counted towards the requirements but can still be included on the form. The RVC uses email as the primary method for contacting applicants about their application. Emails may be sent from either admissions@rvc.ac.uk or myapplication@rvc.ac.uk and applicants are strongly encouraged to take the necessary steps to ensure emails from these addresses do not end up in spam or junk inboxes, as the RVC cannot accept responsibility for any applications that are unsuccessful as a result of missed information or deadlines.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | No less than 6.5 in each component is required |
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course 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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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| EU & International | £50360* | |
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland & Channel Islands | £9790* |
* 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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Course contact details
Admissions Office
Email:admissions@rvc.ac.uk
Phone:020 7468 5147
Royal Veterinary College, University of London
Royal College Street
Westminster
NW1 0TU
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