BVMS Veterinary Medicine & Surgery
About this course
BVMS in Veterinary Medicine & Surgery, a veterinary medicine degree designed for students without a science background to gain essential foundational knowledge and entry qualifications. Core topics include Research Methods. The course includes a compulsory foundation year and leads to progression opportunities upon successful completion. The course begins with foundational studies covering basic scientific principles and biological systems. The compulsory modules are Foundation Body Systems and Biology, Biological, Chemical and Physical Systems for Veterinary Medicine, Applied Animal Husbandry Behaviour and Welfare, and Experimental design, analysis and research. These modules introduce core themes in animal behaviour, welfare, biochemistry, cell biology, and scientific research methods. Students gain grounding in anatomy, physiology, and laboratory practicals to prepare for subsequent undergraduate veterinary study.
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Entry requirements
BBB at A2 DDM BTEC Extended Diploma T Level at merit or above in any subject 5 GCSES at grade C/4 or above including Maths and English IELTS 6.5
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Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 110 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 85 students who started
- A levels: 70%
- Access course: 6%
- A degree: 19%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Applied Animal Husbandry Behaviour and Welfare
- Biological, Chemical and Physical Systems for Veterinary Medicine
- Experimental design, analysis and research
- Foundation Body Systems and Biology
Questions about this course
What grades do I need for BVMS Veterinary Medicine & Surgery at University of Lancashire?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 145 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BVMS Veterinary Medicine & Surgery at University of Lancashire?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.