Please note that, although we try to keep this information as accurate as possible, you should always refer to the official University websites in case there are any changes.
GCSES
| Vet School | GCSEs |
| Bristol | Standard numeracy requirement (4 or C in GCSE Mathematics or equivalent) and Standard literacy requirement (4 or C in GCSE English or equivalent) Further information about GCSE requirements and profile levels. |
| Cambridge | GCSEs (or their equivalent) are not as important to us as A-levels (or their equivalent), but obviously it is encouraging if you have at least a few A*/8/9’s at GCSE, especially in science/maths subjects. |
| Edinburgh |
Minimum of seven GCSEs at grades AAABBBB or above, including Mathematics, English and Physics (either as a separate subject or as Dual Award Science) are required. |
| Glasgow | GCSE English at Grade B (or Grade 5–6). |
| Liverpool | Minimum 10 points ( A*/A = 2 points, B = 1 point, C = 0 points) in at least 7 different subjects, to include a minimum of grade B in English, Mathematics and Physics (or dual science including Physics). |
| Nottingham | Minimum of five GCSEs at grade 7 (A) to include biology and chemistry (or double science or core science, additional science, further additional science) and one of physics or maths. Minimum of grade 6 (B) in English language and maths. |
| RVC | At least five GCSEs at grade 7 (A) including: 7-7 in Combined Science/AA in Science (Double Award) or Biology and Chemistry or Science and Additional Science. with at least a grade 6 (B) in: English Language, Mathematics, Physics (if taken as a separate GCSE). |
| Surrey | Five subjects at Grade A(7) including Chemistry, Biology, and Physics (or double science). English Language and Mathematics at Grade B(5) |
A Levels
| Vet School | Typical A Level Offer |
A Level Subjects | ||
| Biology? | Chemistry? | Third Subject? | ||
| Bristol | AAA or A*AB | YES | YES | Physics or Mathematics |
| Cambridge | A*AA | NO | YES | Many applicants are taking three science/maths subjects in total, and our experience suggests that they are more likely to be successful than those taking two. |
| Edinburgh | AAA | YES | YES | University-approved subjects . If physics is not studied at A level, a good pass is required at GCSE Level. Not General Studies or Critical Thinking. |
| Glasgow | AAA | YES | YES | Science subject preferred but other academic subjects are acceptable (Art, Drama, General Studies, Home Economics, Music and PE are NOT accepted). |
| Liverpool | AAA | YES | YES (Minimum to AS level if not offered at A2, min grade B) | Any other subject excluding General Studies, Critical Thinking and Citizenship Studies. |
| Nottingham | AAB | YES | YES | Grade B in a third subject – excluding citizenship studies, critical thinking, general studies and global perspectives. |
| RVC | AAA or ABB (Widening Participation criteria) |
YES | YES | Not General Studies |
| Surrey | AAB | YES | YES | Not General Studies or Critical Thinking |