Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Surgery including a Preliminary Year
What students say
Based on about 221 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 65%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 41 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 92%
- Working and studying: 3%
- Unemployed: 1%
Most common jobs
- Veterinarians: 94%
- Sales occupations: 1%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 1%
- Find their work meaningful: 98%
- 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 230 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- North West: 13%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 8%
- East Midlands: 20%
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 3%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 14%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- A degree: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
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 Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Surgery including a Preliminary Year at University of Nottingham earn?
The median salary is £35,000 after 15 months, £33,000 after 3 years, £40,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £36,000 and £47,000. The £40,500 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Veterinary medicine and dentistry.
What do graduates of Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Surgery including a Preliminary Year at University of Nottingham do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Surgery including a Preliminary Year at University of Nottingham?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Surgery including a Preliminary Year at University of Nottingham?
The average entrant had 161 UCAS points.
Is Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Surgery including a Preliminary Year at University of Nottingham 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 Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Surgery including a Preliminary Year at University of Nottingham?
65% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.