Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine with an Intercalated Year
Royal Veterinary College, University of London
This programme allows you to study the five-year BVetMed course plus an additional year completing an intercalated degree. The additional year of study means that you will gain a more rounded education, additional scientific context, and carry out in-depth research to better your understanding.
In your intercalated year, you can study a BSc course on offer at other UK universities, or one of two tailor-made intercalated BSc courses at the RVC. These are available for intercalation for second and third year veterinary, medical and dentistry students.
Intercalated BSc Bioveterinary Sciences
Aimed at students with a strong interest in research, the programme allows you to develop your interests in cutting-edge scientific research and aims to equip you with a passion for biomedical research within the context of a diverse range of species, an appreciation of the fundamental principles of bioveterinary disciplines, and an understanding of the complexity of comparative biology.
Accreditation
We were the first veterinary school in the world to achieve full accreditation by the European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education (EAEVE) and the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), and full recognition by the UK’s Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), as well as a reciprocal arrangement between the RCVS and the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council Inc (AVBC). Currently we hold full recognition or accreditation from RCVS, AVBC and AVMA and conditional from EAEVE.
What will I be able to do with my qualification?
You will be entitled to practice as a veterinarian as soon as you have earned your BVetMed degree and registered as a Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) but the intercalated degree is also excellent preparation for postgraduate research or careers within various related industries or governmental agencies.
Our graduates go on to enjoy a wide range of careers in veterinary medicine, including positions in:
Small animal practices
Mixed practices
Equine practices
Farm/livestock environments
Wild animal environments
Wildlife conservation
Military support
Industry
Research
Government
Academia
Key Information
Duration:6 Years
Course details
Level of study: Undergraduate
Entry criteria
| Type | Min/Max points | Description |
|---|---|---|
| International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme | 666 at Higher Level including: Biology; Chemistry; A third subject of your choice. IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0 or above with minimum 6.5 in each component. TOEFL (iBT test only): Overall score of at least 101 with no section below 23. Given Grades may vary based on the equivalency of your specific qualifications. | |
| A level | AAA in three A Level subjects: Biology at grade A; Chemistry at grade A; A third subject of your choice. IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0 or above with minimum 6.5 in each component. TOEFL (iBT test only): Overall score of at least 101 with no section below 23. Given Grades may vary based on the equivalency of your specific qualifications. |