Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine & Surgery (BVMS)
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The University of Glasgow's Veterinary Medicine program is a globally recognized, 5-year BVMS program accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and the American Veterinary Medical Association. Graduates can register as members of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and pursue careers in various fields worldwide, including general practice, government service, food hygiene, and university teaching and research. The program emphasizes practical experience, international links, and support for students seeking the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination.
Program Outline
Careers:
Along with the University’s accreditation by the AVMA, this means that our graduates can choose to work anywhere in the world, and the global opportunities are endless. The majority of registered veterinary surgeons in the UK are in general practice, which may be small animal, farm animal, equine or mixed. Our graduates are also employed in government service, dealing with investigation, control and eradication of important diseases. Others are actively engaged in food hygiene or in university teaching and research.
- Career Prospects: Graduates can register as members of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (MRCVS) and work anywhere in the world. Opportunities exist in general practice, government service, food hygiene, and university teaching and research.
- Career Opportunities: The context mentions opportunities in various areas including small animal, farm animal, equine, and mixed practices, as well as government service, food hygiene, and university teaching and research.
- Career Outcomes: The context suggests that graduates are employed in diverse roles around the world, indicating positive career outcomes for the program.
Other:
- Accreditation: The program is accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, the European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education, the Australian Veterinary Boards Council, and the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).
- Extra-Mural Studies: Students are required to complete a minimum of 30 weeks of extra-mural studies (EMS) during their course.
- Interviews: Applicants are interviewed as part of the admissions process.
- Practical Experience: Applicants are expected to have relevant practical experience of livestock husbandry and animal handling.
- Code of Professional Conduct: Students are expected to adhere to the code of professional conduct set by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.
- Health Considerations: The program requires students to be physically and mentally fit to practice veterinary medicine safely.
Entry Requirements
UK Applicants
Standard Entry Requirements
- A-levels: AAA
- GCSE English at Grade B or 5
- Practical experience
- Interview
Adjusted Entry Requirements
- AAABB Higher at the end of S5 + BB Advanced Higher
- Highers Chemistry, Biology, and Physics or Mathematics
- Advanced Higher Chemistry and Biology
- Practical experience
- Interview
- Successful completion of Reach
International Baccalaureate
- 38 (6,6,6 HL)
- HL subjects Chemistry and Biology
- SL English and Physics or Mathematics at 6
- Practical experience
- Interview
Graduates
- 2:1 (Hons) Science-based degree in an appropriate subject
International Non-UK Applicants
#North American Applicants
Academic requirements:
- Completed degree (or in senior year) in Biological or Animal Science Programme.
- Required prerequisite courses completed.
- Minimum overall grade point average of 3.4 (4-point scale).
Non-academic requirements:
- Extensive relevant practical experience in livestock husbandry, handling animals.
- Shadowing experience with a veterinary surgeon.
Application deadlines:
15 September through VMCAS.
Interview requirements:
All shortlisted applicants will be interviewed.
Application requirements:
- One academic reference.
- One animal-related experience.
- #Other Overseas Applicants
A-Levels
- AAA
- Chemistry, Biology, and a third academic subject (General Studies or Critical Thinking not accepted).
- GCSE English at a minimum of Grade 5 or Grade B.
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)
- 5 5 5 in elective subjects (Chemistry and Biology) and one other elective subject plus grade 4 in core English.
Singapore Polytechnic Diploma
- GPA of at least 3.4 in Veterinary Technology/Veterinary Bio-sciences or similar diploma.
Canadian High School Diploma
- Secondary School Graduation Diploma with minimum 85% in Year 12 Chemistry and Biology and 80% in Year 12 Maths/Physics and remaining Grade 12 subjects.
Overseas graduates
- Minimum 2:1 honours degree or equivalent in Biological or Animal Science subject.
Non-academic requirements:
- Extensive relevant practical experience in livestock husbandry, handling animals.
- Shadowing experience with a veterinary surgeon.
