BVSc Gateway to Veterinary Science
About this course
BVSc BVSc Gateway to Veterinary Science is a veterinary medicine & surgery degree designed for students who do not meet standard academic entry criteria. Successful completion of the gateway year allows automatic progression onto the five-year BVSc Veterinary Science.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC including B in Biology or Chemistry. Applicants with predicted or achieved grades of AAB or above (or points equivalent), or with A in Chemistry, are not eligible for this course. This course has additional eligibility criteria , please check these before applying. IB: 29 points overall with 14 at Higher level, including 5 at Higher Level in Biology or Chemistry. Applicants with predicted or achieved grades of 33 points overall including 16 at Higher Level, or with 6 at Higher Level in Chemistry, are not eligible for this course. This course has additional eligibility criteria , please check these before applying. BTEC: DMM BTEC Extended Diploma Applied Science (RQF): Grades DDM or DMM, including five specified Biology or Chemistry units in any combination. Applicants with predicted or achieved grades of DDD or above cannot be considered for Gateway programmes but could be considered for the five-year standard entry course instead. This course has additional eligibility criteria , please check these before applying. Find out more about BTEC entry requirements
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What students say
Based on about 123 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 67%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 56 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 93%
- Working and studying: 4%
- Unemployed: 2%
Most common jobs
- Veterinarians: 96%
- Skilled trades occupations: 1%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 99%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 99%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 110 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 10%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 10%
- South East: 14%
- South West: 32%
- Wales: 6%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) for the purpose of eligibility for registration as a veterinary surgeon with that body.
- Accredited by the European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education (EAEVE).
- Accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BVSc Gateway to Veterinary Science at University of Bristol earn?
The median salary is £36,500 after 15 months, £34,500 after 3 years, £43,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £36,000 and £48,000. The £43,500 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Veterinary medicine and dentistry.
What do graduates of BVSc Gateway to Veterinary Science at University of Bristol do next?
97% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BVSc Gateway to Veterinary Science at University of Bristol?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BVSc Gateway to Veterinary Science at University of Bristol?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 29 points in the IB. The average entrant had 133 UCAS points.
Is BVSc Gateway to Veterinary Science at University of Bristol accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) for the purpose of eligibility for registration as a veterinary surgeon with that body. Accredited by the European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education (EAEVE). Accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).
How many students continue on BVSc Gateway to Veterinary Science at University of Bristol?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.