Three subjects at A2:

• Biology (or Human Biology) at A grade
• Chemistry at A grade
• one other subject of your choice (excluding ‘General Studies’) preferably at A grade.

We support the opportunity to take additional subjects at AS-level, but do not prescribe or prefer any particular subject choices or combinations.

1. Conditional offers made to successful candidates may vary depending on performance at interview but the majority of offers are AAA. For 2011 entry the RVC will not be requiring A* grades, and predictions for A* will not give advantage at selection or offer stage over applicants predicted A grade.
2. The third A2 subject should not overlap with Biology or Chemistry, and can not be General Studies.
3. There is no third subject which is preferred by selectors or gives any special advantage in the selection process. Science and non-science subject are treated equally for the third subject.
4. Restrictions apply to re-sits to all qualifications.

See additional GCSE requirements.

See additional GCSE requirements.

Distinctions must be achieved in the Chemistry and Biology modules.

See the Birkbeck website for further details.

• GCSEs grade C or higher in Maths and English Language
• or, achieving Key Skills Level 2 in Application of Number and Communication.
• or, by otherwise demonstrating that these subjects have been studied at a higher academic level (at Level 3 or in HIgher Education, or with a high score in section 3 of BMAT).

DDD (Distinctions) overall required, including Distinctions in all of the following modules:

• Animal Nutrition
• Animal Breeding and Genetics
• Biochemistry and Microbiology in Animal Management
• Scientific Investigation in Animal Management
• Genetics and Genetic Engineering
• Chemistry for Biology Technicians OR Fundamentals of Science.

DDD (Distinctions) overall required, including Distinctions in all of the following units:

• Understand the principles of Animal Nutrition
• Understand the Principles and Carry Out the Practice of Biochemistry and Microbiology
• Understand the Principles of Inheritance and Genetic Manipulation
• Fundamentals of Science
• Chemistry for Biology Technicians OR Understand the Principles of Chemistry for Biological and Medical Science .

DDD (Distinctions) overall required, including Distinctions in all of the following units:

• Genetics and Genetic Engineering
• Physiology of Human Body Systems and/or Physiology of Human Regulation and Reproduction
• Biochemistry and Biochemical Techniques and/or Chemistry for Biology Technicians
• Biomedical Science Techniques and/or Chemical Laboratory Techniques
• Using Statistics in Science and/or Informatics in Science

See additional GCSE requirements.

D (Distinction) overall required as an alternative to A Level Chemistry at grade A.

You will also require A-Levels (or equivalent) in Biology and one other subject both at grade A.

See additional GCSE requirements.

Distinctions (D3 or higher) must be achieved in three Principal Subjects:

• Biology
• Chemistry
• One other subject

1. The third subject should not overlap with Biology or Chemistry, and can not be General Studies.
2. There is no third subject which is preferred by selectors or gives any special advantage in the selection process. Science and non-science subject are treated equally for the third subject.

See additional GCSE requirements.

At higher level:

• Biology
• Chemistry
• One other subject

In addition to an acceptable (equivalent to grade B or higher at GCSE) qualification in:

• Physics
• English
• Mathematics

Offers are normally 766 in the Higher-Level subjects

1. The third Higher Level subject should not overlap with Biology or Chemistry, and can not be General Studies.
2. There is no third Higher Level subject which is preferred by selectors or gives any special advantage in the selection process. Science and non-science subject are treated equally for the third subject.
3. If you did not study the IB in the UK please note our English language requirements in our International and EU applicant requirements.

Advanced Highers at AA or AB grades in:

• Biology
• Chemistry

in addition to 5 Highers at AAAAB grades including:

• Biology
• Chemistry

and at least Intermediate 2 or Standard Credit Grade 1 or 2 in:

• Physics
• English
• Mathematics

Where applicants have achieved the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma we will accept two A-levels:

• Biology (or Human Biology) at A grade
• Chemistry at A grade

in addition to a pass in the Welsh Bac Core.

We support the opportunity to take additional subjects at AS-level, but do not prescribe or prefer any particular subject choices or combinations.

For 2011 entry the RVC will not be requiring A* grades at A-level, and predictions for A* will not give advantage at selection or offer stage over applicants predicted A grade.

See additional GCSE requirements.

At least five A grades including:

• ‘Double Science*’ award or "Science and Additional Science"at AA (or an A in Biology and A in Chemistry if taken as separate GCSEs)

And grade A or B in:

• English Language

• Mathematics

• Physics (if taken as a separate GCSE)

* ‘Double science’ refers to the Double Award GCSE in Science, which covers Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

Key Skills Level 2 in Communication can be accepted instead of GCSE English and Key Skills Level 2 in Application of Number can be accepted instead of GCSE Mathematics.

At Higher level - Grades of AAAABB including:

• Biology
• Chemistry

both at Grade A

At Ordinary level (or Higher Level) - grade B:

• Physics
• English Language
• Mathematics

You must take Biology and Chemistry as Core Units and achieve 70% in both subjects, and 70% overall for the Certificate.

We welcome applications from applicants with European or International qualifications. Candidates must meet the entry requirements by means of the prescribed qualifications listed or other acceptable alternative qualifications. For advice on the acceptability of your qualifications please send details, referring to each of the required subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, and English) to international@rvc.ac.uk.

Prospective students must have achieved a sufficient level of knowledge in the prescribed subjects before entry to the course. No foundation module in basic science is given within the BVetMed. The course demands an excellent understanding of both written and spoken English language, as demonstrated preferably by an IELTS qualification with an overall level of 6.5 or higher (For full information on IELTS, please visit the IELTS website ).

All students (except North American college students) apply through UCAS. Non EU International applicants do not have to sit the BMAT. For more information about international applications please go to the International students section.

North American college students may apply to the 4 year Graduate Accelerated BVetMed or the 5 year BVetMed programmes.

• College students must apply through the VMCAS application system, although we can consider direct applications in extenuating circumstances.

North American high school students may only apply to the 5 year BVetMed programme.

• High school students must apply via UCAS

For full details please go to the North American students section and please note that different deadlines apply to the VMCAS system.

USA

At least 4 full year Advanced Placement examinations at grade 5/4 including Biology and Chemistry both at grade 5.

Canada

High School Diploma students will be considered provided very high marks have been achieved in grade 12 courses including Biology and Chemistry. Specific requirements will vary depending upon the State. Please contact the Admissions Office at international@rvc.ac.uk for further information.

If you have a first degree in a biological sciences discipline you should apply directly to our D102 Graduate Accelerated BVetMed degree. North American college graduates must apply through the VMCAS application system and not through UCAS, see above.

Applicants with a degree from a non-biological sciences discipline should apply to the D100 BVetMed as normal, and will need to meet the standard academic entry requirements stated above (in addition to BMAT and work experience). Graduate applicants should be aware that financial support is different for applicants taking BVetMed as a second UK honours degree: see Fees and Financial support.

Note: It is not possible to transfer to the BVetMed course from a degree programme partly completed at another university. Applications will not be considered from students currently on a degree programme unless they are in their final year and applying for graduate entry.

For advice on the eligibility of other qualifications, please contact Admissions at enquiries@rvc.ac.uk. Prospective students must have achieved a sufficient level of knowledge in the prescribed subjects (Biology and Chemistry, with Physics, Mathematics and English language) before entry to this demanding and competitive course. No foundation module in basic science is given within the BVetMed.

Email: enquiries@rvc.ac.uk
Tel : +44 (0) 20 7468 5147/5149

For international enquiries call: +44 (0)20 7468 5146
Fax : +44 (0) 20 7468 5311

• Two weeks of work experience in a veterinary practice.
• Two weeks in a different animal environment (outside of your home environment).

Examples of such an environment include, but are not limited to: kennels, cattery, animal shelter, farm, stables, city farm, pet shop, lambing, wildlife park, zoo etc. You do not have to have gained experience in all these areas.