Surrey School of Veterinary Medicine
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Overview
The University of Surrey will offer you a course with an emphasis on a practical hands-on approach to learning. This is accomplished through the utilisation of its state of the art animal handling teaching facility and its second to none partner networking scheme which connects you with a plethora industry links, real working animal environments and incredible placement opportunities which you will be free to make the most of. In addition, with its leading research facilities, Surrey pays particular attention to laboratory work, thus will teach you a superior level of laboratory based skills which will undoubtedly make you stand out from the crowd in the veterinary world, upon graduation.
Key points
- Vast partner-network scheme
- Modern facilities
- High student satisfaction
FAQs
The Surrey School of Veterinary Medicine is a new veterinary school that is part of the University of Surrey. It was established in 2014 and is located in Guildford, Surrey, UK.
The Surrey School of Veterinary Medicine offers a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Science (BVetMedSci) and a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVetMed) degree.
The admission requirements for the Surrey School of Veterinary Medicine vary depending on the degree program. Generally, applicants will need to have a strong academic background in science, including biology, chemistry, and physics. They will also need to meet the minimum entry requirements for the university.
The curriculum at the Surrey School of Veterinary Medicine is designed to provide a strong foundation in veterinary medicine and science, with a focus on clinical skills and practical experience. It includes a mix of classroom lectures, laboratory work, and clinical placements.
The Surrey School of Veterinary Medicine has state-of-the-art facilities including a Veterinary Clinical Skills Centre, a Diagnostic Imaging Suite, and a Veterinary Pathology Centre.
Graduates from the Surrey School of Veterinary Medicine have a range of career opportunities available to them, including working in private practice, research, government, and academia.
Yes, the Surrey School of Veterinary Medicine is a great choice for aspiring veterinarians. It has a strong academic reputation, state-of-the-art facilities, and a focus on practical experience and clinical skills. Graduates are well-prepared for successful careers in veterinary medicine and science.
About the university
| Key Information | |
| Website | https://www.surrey.ac.uk/school-veterinary-medicine |
| admissions@surrey.ac.uk | |
| Phone number | 01483 683882 |
| Course Information | |
| Teaching style | Traditional/Practical Surrey’s Veterinary Medicine course follows the traditional route meaning the first 3 years are non-clinical consisting mostly of animal handling training, lab training and theory. Only in years 4 and 5 will you begin your clinical work. However, throughout the first 3 years you will be taught mostly in a practical manner that will take full advantage of their research facilities and their vast partner networking scheme giving you the opportunity to learn practically in realistic working animal environments. |
| Course length | 5 years |
| Courses offered | 1 course offered Undergraduate and graduate entry. |
| Graduate entry | Yes |
| Foundation or access | Yes Surrey Veterinary School is involved in a widening participation scheme which offers bursaries for students from poorer backgrounds as well as contextual offers for lower grades which will take difficult personal circumstances into consideration. Contact Surrey Veterinary School to see if you are eligible. |
| University Life | |
| Local area | Guildford The veterinary medicine course is located on one of the two campuses which are approximately 5 minutes walking distance from each other. Everything you need for your course can be found on-campus however you may be living in either of these 2 picturesque locations. The surrounding area is the city of guildford based in the heart of Surrey. |
| Social life | The University of Surrey boasts a new, state of the art sports centre with facilities for a huge variety of different activities so if you are that-way inclined you can be sure Surrey will satisfy. In the surrounding area, Guildford, you will find plenty of vibrant pubs, bars and clubs to entertain you on your nights out along with a fantastic live-music venue, G-Live, which attracts many world renowned artists year-round. |
| Interview | |
| Interview style | MMI The MMI consists of eight 6 minute stations. |
| Interview dates | November - January |
| Academic Requirements | |
| GCSE | Subjects required: Chemistry, Biology and Physics (or double science). Grades required: Five subjects at Grade A(7) including Chemistry, Biology, and Physics (or double science). English Language and Mathematics at Grade B(5). |
| A-level | Subjects required: Biology and Chemistry. Grades required: AAB Biology (A) Chemistry (A) and a third subject of your choosing (B). A pass is required in the science practical endorsement. |
| Scottish Advanced/Highers | Subjects required: Biology and Chemistry. Grades required: AAABB (Biology and Chemistry at grade A). |
| IB | Subjects required: HL6/SL7 in Biology and Chemistry. Grades required: Overall 34 to include 6 in HL Biology and HL Chemistry. |
| Bachelor's Degree (Graduates Only) | Grades required: Minimum 2:1 in a bioscience related subject (if your degree doesn’t meet their biology and chemistry requirements they will look into your A levels). |
| Irish Leaving Certificate | Subjects required: Biology and Chemistry. Grades required: H2,H2,H2,H2,H3,H3 |
| Access to Higher Education Diploma | Breakdown: 15 level 3 credits in Biology (Distinction). 15 level 3 credits in Chemistry (Distinction). The remaining 15 credits at distinction may be in a subject of your choosing. |
| International/EU | https://www.surrey.ac.uk/undergraduate/veterinary-medicine-and-science#entry |
| Birkbeck University Certificate of Higher Education in Subjects Allied to Medicine | Distinction overall with distinction in all Biology and Chemistry Modules. |
| Kite-marked level 3 Access course | N/A |
| Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate | Biology and Chemistry with a pass overall with AAB from the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and two A-levels. |
| BTEC | Subjects required: Animal/Science related subject area (along with an A in A level Chemistry). Grades required: DDD + A (A level). |
| Cambridge Pre-U | N/A |
| Admission Assessment | N/A |
| Work Experience | Minimum 4 weeks: 1 week in a general veterinary practice. Remaining weeks can include farm, stable yard, kennels, rescue centre, research laboratory or abattoir work. |
| Statistics | |
| Number of Places | 150 The target number of places on the main (non-gateway) veterinary course for 2021. We welcome graduate applicants and non UK/ non EU students with no minimum or maximum limit. |
| Number of UK/EU applicants per place | 8 The number of UK/EU applicants per place in 2019 (1171 applicants in 2018, 144 students starting course in 2019). |
| Number of non-UK/non-EU applicants per place | 17 The number of non-UK/non-EU applicants per place in 2018 (86 applicants in 2018, three students starting course in 2019). |
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