University of Liverpool

Degree level: Undergraduate

Veterinary Science

University of Liverpool has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

What does this TEF outcome mean?

Course summary

The degree of BVSc enables you to acquire the professional skills, knowledge and experience necessary to qualify as a veterinary surgeon. You will study the science of normal structure and function (cell biology, anatomy, physiology, genetics), how husbandry of individual animals and groups affects their health (nutrition, animal husbandry, animal behaviour), as well as the mechanisms and treatment of diseases (epidemiology, pharmacology, infectious diseases, pathology, parasitology and public health) in your first three years, alongside clinical and professional skills. You will also complete a research project. The clinical course includes 36 weeks of small group teaching (clinical rotations) in Years Four and Five, which are integrated with extra-mural studies (EMS). You have a choice of elective subjects, which are studied in greater depth. Currently 38 weeks of pre-clinical (husbandry), public health and clinical EMS are completed during the five-year programme. You receive special training in communication skills. You may also undertake an intercalated degree, for example the BSc in Veterinary Conservation Medicine, and extend your programme. This programme is accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) for the purpose of eligibility for registration as a veterinary surgeon with that body. This programme is available with a Year in China. The Year in China allows undergraduate students the opportunity to spend one year at our joint venture, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU), following XJTLU's BA China Studies degree classes. XJTLU is a fully English-speaking university, located in Suzhou. If you wish to study this programme with a Year in China please put the option code YC in the Further Choices section of your UCAS application form.

How to apply

16Oct

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:: L41

Campus name:: Main Site

Campus code:: -

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - AAA

AAA in three A Level subjects: • Grade A in Biology or Human Biology • Grade A in Chemistry or another academic science-related subject (Physics, Mathematics, Geography, Geology, Psychology)* • Grade A in a third subject of your choice** *If Chemistry is not offered at A-level, it must be offered at AS-level (at grade B or above). ** The third A level subject cannot be General studies or Critical Thinking, however, 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 For Science A-levels in which practical assessment is separately graded, a “pass” grade will be required. Taking four subjects at A-level does not confer an advantage in the application process. Grades from three appropriate subjects only will be taken into consideration, according to the criteria shown above. Resit applicants would normally be expected to achieve A*AA (with the A* in any subject) and their UCAS form should indicate that they are expected to achieve these grades. If you feel there was extenuating circumstances on your first attempt, for example a recent bereavement or illness, please email [email protected] for further advice on your application. Guidance notes for applicants can be found at: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/veterinary-science/undergraduate/prospective-applicants/.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Access to HE Diploma

Scottish Higher

Scottish Advanced Higher - BB

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 36 points

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015) - A

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H1, H1, H2, H2, H2, H2

GCSE/National 4/National 5

T Level - Not accepted

Candidates should have work experience in both animal husbandry and clinical (veterinary practice) setting. For more information, please see the Veterinary Science Prospective Applicants page. Applicants to Veterinary Science should be aware that students will be required as part of the registration process at the start of their studies to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and also undergo an occupational health assessment. Guidance notes for applicants can be found at: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/veterinary-science/undergraduate/prospective-applicants/. Contextual Admissions The University of Liverpool is committed to supporting talented applicants from all backgrounds to succeed. Based on your personal circumstances, you may automatically qualify for up to a two-grade reduction in the entry requirements needed for this course. When you apply, we consider a range of factors - such as where you live - to assess if you’re eligible for a grade reduction. Those who fall outside these categories but provide alternative contextual data may be eligible for further consideration as part of the admissions process. This includes further consideration for additional assessments such as interviews and during the results period. To find out how we use contextual data, please see https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/applying/contextual-data/

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/veterinary-science/undergraduate/prospective-applicants/.

Additional entry requirements

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Additional fee information

Tuition fees for Home undergraduates If this is your first degree and you are a Home student applying for entry in 2023, you do not have to pay your fees upfront. Instead, you can take out a tuition fee loan which is paid straight to the University. This is available to most students, no matter what their household income. For students applying for 2023 entry Tuition fees for 2023 entry are £9,250. Exceptions to the £9,250 fee: Some of our programmes charge less than the full £9,250 fee: Foundation programmes: the fee for the foundation year of specified programmes at Carmel College and Birkenhead Sixth Form College is £5,140. Programmes with a year in industry or a year abroad: the fee for students spending a full year working in industry is £1,850. The fee for students spending a full year abroad is £1,385. Study costs including programme-specific additional costs We want to try and help you prepare for the day-to-day costs of studying. These might include day-to-day expenses like photocopying in the library, buying textbooks and specialist equipment, or costs associated with field classes or work placements. Some programmes may include options that can incur significant additional costs, such as the Pilots Licence in Aerospace Engineering. For information on the kinds of costs which may be incurred, including where departments contribute towards these costs, see our study costs page. International/EU students International/EU students should refer to our International Money and Scholarships section. Students from the Channel Islands and Isle of Man If you are a student from the Isle of Man or Channel Islands, please refer to our Fee Status section or please email [email protected] for more information.

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