BVSc Gateway to Veterinary Science 72 months Undergraduate Programme By University of Bristol |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

72 monthsProgramme duration

Application Deadline

30 Jun, 2025Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

Veterinary ScienceMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Veterinary Science

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Gateway to Veterinary Science is aimed at students who have the potential to become vets but do not meet the standard academic entry criteria to apply directly to our five-year undergraduate Veterinary Science course. Our Gateway courses are a widening participation initiative for UK students who fulfil specific criteria and wish to apply for a clinical programme in medicine, dentistry or veterinary science.

During the Gateway year students will learn alongside each other, benefiting from shared interprofessional insight and the unique community of Bristol's medical, dental and veterinary schools. Students will be taught by academic teachers who are scientists and clinicians.

The Gateway course builds on core basic sciences underpinning clinical subjects (chemistry, biochemistry, cell biology, anatomy and physiology). It encourages reflection and places emphasis on personal and professional development; strengthens practical, statistics, research and library skills; and considers attributes and behaviours that enable a successful transition to university study. Successful completion of the Gateway year allows automatic progression onto the five-year BVSc Veterinary Science.

Eligibility

This course is open to applicants from specific schools and colleges in the UK only, those who have spent three months or more in care and/or those who have been eligible for free school meals during their secondary education. Further information and lists of eligible schools and colleges are available on the Gateway courses eligibility webpage.

We no longer accept the BTEC Animal Management qualification for this course.

See further key information about our veterinary courses on the Bristol Veterinary School website.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Veterinary Science

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Gateway to Veterinary Science is aimed at students who have the potential to become vets but do not meet the standard academic entry criteria to apply directly to our five-year undergraduate Veterinary Science course. Our Gateway courses are a widening participation initiative for UK students who fulfil specific criteria and wish to apply for a clinical programme in medicine, dentistry or veterinary science.

During the Gateway year students will learn alongside each other, benefiting from shared interprofessional insight and the unique community of Bristol's medical, dental and veterinary schools. Students will be taught by academic teachers who are scientists and clinicians.

The Gateway course builds on core basic sciences underpinning clinical subjects (chemistry, biochemistry, cell biology, anatomy and physiology). It encourages reflection and places emphasis on personal and professional development; strengthens practical, statistics, research and library skills; and considers attributes and behaviours that enable a successful transition to university study. Successful completion of the Gateway year allows automatic progression onto the five-year BVSc Veterinary Science.

Eligibility

This course is open to applicants from specific schools and colleges in the UK only, those who have spent three months or more in care and/or those who have been eligible for free school meals during their secondary education. Further information and lists of eligible schools and colleges are available on the Gateway courses eligibility webpage.

We no longer accept the BTEC Animal Management qualification for this course.

See further key information about our veterinary courses on the Bristol Veterinary School website.

Admission Requirements

29+
67+
95+
7+
This course is open to applicants from specific schools and colleges in the UK only and/or to those who have spent three months or more in care. 

30 Jun 2025
6 Years
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
9,250 GBP

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