An appropriate biological science (such as, but not exclusive to: Animal Science, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Bioveterinary Sciences, Physiology, Veterinary Sciences, Zoology.)

Please note that a BSc in Veterinary Nursing is not considered a suitable basis for the D102 course.

1. You should already hold, or expect to obtain in the current year, an upper second class (2:1) honours degree (or higher) in an appropriate biological science.
2. You should ensure that a transcript showing 1st and 2nd year results (or all years if degree already completed) is sent to the Admissions Office once you have submitted your UCAS application.

• Biology or Human Biology
• Chemistry
• one other subject of your choice (excluding General Studies)

1. The third subject should not overlap and excludes General Studies.
2. There is no third subject which is preferred by selectors or gives any special advantage in the selection process.
3. High grades are normally required.
4. If you have high grades, but are missing one of Chemistry or Biology and can demonstrate that this subject was studied to an equivalent depth as part of your degree, please indicate this in your application.

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. )

The National Diploma must be in Animal Management with DDD (Distinctions) overall, including Distinctions in all of the following units:

• 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.

See additional GCSE requirements

Note: these units relate to BTECs started before 2010. If you are starting your BTEC in Animal Management in 2010 or later, please contact the Admissions Office at enquiries@rvc.ac.uk for the new syllabus requirements.

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, high grades in:

• Biology
• Chemistry
• One other subject

An acceptable (equivalent to high GCSE grades) qualification in:

• Physics
• English
• Mathematics

1. The third subject should not overlap and excludes General Studies.
2. There is no third subject which is preferred by selectors or gives any special advantage in the selection process.
3. High grades are normally required.
4. If you have high grades, but are missing one of Chemistry or Biology and can demonstrate that this subject was studies to an equivalent depth as part of your degree, please indicate this in your application.
5. If you did not study the IB in the UK please note our English language requirements in our International and EU requirements.

At Higher level - Grades of AAAABB including:

• Biology
• Chemistry

At Ordinary level - minimum grade B:

• Physics
• English Language

It should be clearly stated in the UCAS application which subjects are being studied at Higher Level and which at Ordinary level.

If you have high grades at Higher level, but are missing one of Chemistry or Biology and can demonstrate that this subject was studied to an equivalent depth as part of your degree, please indicate this in your application.

Advanced Highers with high grades in:

• Biology
• Chemistry

5 Highers with top grades including:

• Biology
• Chemistry

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

• Physics
• English
• Mathematics

If you have high grades at Advanced Higher level, but are missing one of Chemistry or Biology and can demonstrate that this subject was studies to an equivalent depth as part of your degree, please indicate this in your application.

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

• Biology or Human Biology
• Chemistry

in addition to a pass in the Welsh Bac Core.

See additional GCSE requirements

• 'Double Science*’ award (or Biology, Chemistry and Physics if taken separately

• English Language

• Mathematics

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

High grades are normally required

Key Skills Level 2 in Communication and Application of Number, or Functional Skills level 2 in English and Maths, will be accepted instead of GCSE English and Mathematics..

We welcome applications from graduates 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) and your first degree(s) 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 7.0 or higher and no less than 6.5 in each component (for full information see IELTS from the British Council). Other English tests are recognised including PTE Academic (minimum score of 65 required - see www.pearsonpte.com ). Contact the Admissions Office if you are taking a different test from the above to see if it is acceptable.

All students (except North American college students) apply through UCAS but non-EU international students are not requirered to take the Biomedical Admissions Test (BMAT)

Graduates from North America must apply through the VMCAS application system and not through UCAS.

Applicants are normally final year degree students although students with two years of pre-vet will be considered. A GPA of at least 3.4 is required. Applicants in the final year of their degree or graduates will normally be considered initially for the Graduate Accelerated BVetMed provided they have taken an appropriate Biological Sciences based degree. Applicants who are selected for interview but unsuccessful in gaining a place on the four year programme may be considered for our five year BVetMed programme.

The following are prerequisite courses:

Required at upper Level (8 semester credits each)

• Organic Chemistry with lab
• At least 4 credits in Principles of biology or general biology. Remainder of the credits can be in animal biology, zoology, microbiology or genetics (all with lab)

Also required (4 semester credits each)

• Biochemistry
• Physics with Laboratory
• Mathematics or Statistics (including algebra)

Strongly recommended:

• General Chemistry or Inorganic Chemistry or fundamentals of Chemistry with Laboratory.

We do not require students to sit the GRE examinations (or any other standardised tests), nor are there any supplemental application forms to complete.

For further details please go to our North American section.

• 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.