BVSc Veterinary Science
About this course
BVSc in BVSc Veterinary Science, a veterinary medicine and surgery degree centred on clinical practice and animal health. The course is professionally accredited by EAEVE, RCVS and AVMA, and incorporates hands-on learning across both city and rural campus facilities.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA including Chemistry and one of Biology, Physics, Mathematics or Further Mathematics. Graduates are required to obtain a 2:1 in their degree and BBB at A-level, including Chemistry and one of Biology, Physics, Mathematics or Further Mathematics. Foundation degree (Level 5) or Diploma in Higher Education (DipHE Level 5) in relevant subject (minimum 60%) and BBB at A level including Chemistry and one of Biology, Physics, Mathematics or Further Mathematics. IB: 36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 6, 6 at Higher Level in Chemistry and one of Biology, Physics or Mathematics BTEC: DDD in Applied Science BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma, with Distinctions in five specified Chemistry units Find out more about BTEC entry requirements
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 22%: 270 offers from 1,225 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 107 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 68%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 185 students who started
- Continued on course: 97%
- Left higher education: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 48 graduates who answered
- Working: 94%
- Working and studying: 4%
- Unemployed: 2%
Most common jobs
- Veterinarians: 95%
- Skilled trades occupations: 1%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 98%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 98%
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 175 students who started
- A levels: 77%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Access course: 1%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- Other qualifications: 1%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education (EAEVE).
- 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 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 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 Veterinary Science at University of Bristol do next?
98% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BVSc Veterinary Science at University of Bristol?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BVSc Veterinary Science at University of Bristol?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 175 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BVSc Veterinary Science at University of Bristol?
22% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 270 offers from 1,225 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BVSc Veterinary Science at University of Bristol accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education (EAEVE). 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 American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).
How many students continue on BVSc Veterinary Science at University of Bristol?
97% of students continued into their second year, and 3% left higher education.