BVSc Foundation to Veterinary Science (Year 0)
About this course
BVSc in Veterinary Medicine & Surgery, designed as a six-year undergraduate programme. This curriculum includes a year zero foundation programme specifically structured for mature students returning to formal education or presenting non-traditional qualifications.
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Entry requirements
IB: Applicants currently studying for International Baccalaureate will not be considered BTEC: Students currently studying BTEC level 3 will not be considered; BTEC level 2 will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE
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What students say
Based on about 147 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 96%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 190 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 98%
- Gained a higher qualification: 2%
- Left higher education: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 59 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 90%
- Working and studying: 3%
- Further study: 1%
- Unemployed: 1%
Most common jobs
- Veterinarians: 99%
- Administrative occupations: 1%
- Find their work meaningful: 99%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 97%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 165 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 24%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 10%
- East Midlands: 7%
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 3%
- South East: 12%
- South West: 15%
- Wales: 5%
- Scotland: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 195 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 82%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 1%
- A degree: 14%
- Other qualifications: 1%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
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).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BVSc Foundation to Veterinary Science (Year 0) at University of Liverpool earn?
The median salary is £35,000 after 15 months, £36,000 after 3 years, £44,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £37,000 and £50,500. The £44,500 median after five years is £2,000 more than the UK median for Veterinary medicine and dentistry.
What do graduates of BVSc Foundation to Veterinary Science (Year 0) at University of Liverpool do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BVSc Foundation to Veterinary Science (Year 0) at University of Liverpool?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BVSc Foundation to Veterinary Science (Year 0) at University of Liverpool?
The average entrant had 170 UCAS points.
Is BVSc Foundation to Veterinary Science (Year 0) at University of Liverpool 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).
Does BVSc Foundation to Veterinary Science (Year 0) at University of Liverpool include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BVSc Foundation to Veterinary Science (Year 0) at University of Liverpool?
98% of students continued into their second year, and 1% left higher education.