BVMS Veterinary Medicine & Surgery
About this course
The BVMS in Veterinary Medicine & Surgery is a five-year undergraduate degree in veterinary medicine. The undergraduate programmes hold accreditation from the American Veterinary Medical Association, one of nine veterinary schools in Europe with this status. The course content spans companion, wildlife, laboratory and production animal health, as well as the structure of the food industry, animal welfare and research.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA (Additional requirements: A-levels Chemistry and Biology. GCSE English at Grade B or 5. Practical experience. Interview.) IB: 38 (6,6,6 HL) (Additional requirements: HL subjects Chemistry and Biology. SL English and Physics or Mathematics at 6. Practical experience. Interview.) Scottish Higher: 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 (widening access): 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.
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What students say
Based on about 90 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 54%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 47%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 130 students who started
- Continued on course: 93%
- Left higher education: 7%
What graduates do next
Based on about 32 graduates who answered
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Veterinarians: 100%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 95%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 85 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 12%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 1%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 58%
- Northern Ireland: 14%
Who gets in
Based on about 120 students who started
- A levels: 58%
- Access course: 2%
- A degree: 39%
- No formal qualifications: 2%
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).
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BVMS Veterinary Medicine & Surgery at University of Glasgow earn?
The median salary is £35,000 after 15 months, £35,000 after 3 years, £41,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £37,000 and £46,500. The £41,500 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Veterinary medicine and dentistry.
What do graduates of BVMS Veterinary Medicine & Surgery at University of Glasgow do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BVMS Veterinary Medicine & Surgery at University of Glasgow?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BVMS Veterinary Medicine & Surgery at University of Glasgow?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 226 UCAS points.
Is BVMS Veterinary Medicine & Surgery at University of Glasgow 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 BVMS Veterinary Medicine & Surgery at University of Glasgow?
93% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.