Is it for you?

Fast track for biological science graduates

The Graduate Accelerated Veterinary Medicine programme is open to graduates who already hold (or expect to obtain in the current year) a degree with at least an Upper Second (2:1) class honours in a biological science discipline who would like to use it as the basis for a degree in veterinary medicine.

Suitable disciplines include, but are not limited to; Animal Science, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Bioveterinary Science, Physiology, Veterinary Sciences, and Zoology. NB: Students with a non biological science related degree should go to the 5 year BVetMed pages.

A demanding course

Veterinary Medicine is recognised as being a highly demanding programme and there are rigorous degree examinations throughout the programme. A student who fails a degree examination twice is usually required to withdraw from the College.

Where do our students come from?

RVC students come from many different schools, backgrounds and countries all sharing common goals; a strong ambition to succeed in the veterinary field and a desire to improve animal health and welfare.

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What sort of person are we looking for?

We welcome applications from individuals with great potential and those with the dedication to commit to the programme and succeed in the veterinary profession. We demand high levels of motivation and, in return, promise a rich and rewarding experience during your time with us.

How many people do the RVC accept and how many people are accepted nationally*?

The table below provides a breakdown of our recent admissions figures for the four year Graduate Accelerated Veterinary Medicine degree:

RVC Graduate Accelerated BVetMed Admissions
Year	Applications	Interviews	Offers	Expected enrolment
2012	276	85	113	55
2011	306	123	150	92
2010	258	171	121	54

The figures above include EU & Overseas applications.

This next table gives you an idea of how many veterinary students are accepted nationally in the UK compared with the number of applications each year:

UK Vet Schools Total Applications & Acceptances
Year	Applications	Acceptances
2011	8485	971
2010	8408	978
2009	7534	885
2008	7379	943
2007	6781	1014
2006	5443	1015

Figures include EU & Overseas applications.

* Please note that the number of applications, interviews, offers and acceptances vary each year both at the RVC and on a national level. The application data in the tables above are there purely to provide a guide to the admissions process.

Source: UCAS statistical enquiry service

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