Veterinary Medicine & Surgery BVMS: D100
As a vet you can contribute to society in a variety of ways. This can include serving the healthcare needs of mammals and birds raised for food, as well as acquiring an understanding of the structure and processes of relevant parts of the food industry, advocating for animal welfare, contributing to research, conservation, innovation and business. In addition, you will play a central role in the health of human and animal populations (companion, wildlife, laboratory and production) and their environments.
The University is one of nine Vet Schools in Europe to have achieved accredited status for its undergraduate programmes from the American Veterinary Medical Association.
For Entry in 2027
Summary of entry requirements for Veterinary Medicine & Surgery
Scottish Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6)
- AAAAB Higher at end of S5 + BB Advanced Higher
- Additional requirements: Highers Chemistry, Biology and Physics or Mathematics. Advanced Higher Chemistry and either Biology, Mathematics or Physics. Practical experience. Interview.
- Advanced Higher Biology is recommended as this would be beneficial for the first year of the course.
Scottish Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by end of S6)
- AABBB Higher at end of S5 + BB Advanced Higher
- Additional requirements: Highers Chemistry, Biology and Physics or Mathematics. Advanced Higher Chemistry and either Biology, Mathematics or Physics. Practical experience. Interview. Successful completion of Reach.
- Advanced Higher Biology is recommended as this would be beneficial for the first year of the course.
* See Access Glasgow for eligibility.
A-level Standard Entry Requirements
- AAA
- Additional requirements: A-levels Chemistry and Biology. GCSE English at Grade B or 5. Practical experience. Interview.
IB Standard Entry Requirements
- 38 (6,6,6 HL)
- Additional requirements: HL subjects Chemistry and Biology. SL English and Physics or Mathematics at 6. Practical experience. Interview.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)
- 7.0 with no sub-test under 7.0
- This must be a recent test: the required score must have been achieved within the last two years at the point we consider your complete application
- IELTS One Skill Retake accepted.

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