Standard Qualification Requirements

You cannot apply for this programme if you have started another programme. All examination grades must be obtained at the first attempt of each subject. If you are applying with resit qualifications, you will not be entered into the selection system except in very exceptional circumstances, for which you must have provided verified evidence prior to UCAS application. You cannot apply for deferred entry for this programme, unless you are doing National Service. In this case, we can consider a deferral of one year only. No special concessions are made for mature, non-graduate applicants. There is high competition for places, which means all applicants must have achieved the same academic requirements as school-leaving applicants within the three-year period prior to the date of application. Graduate applicants: You may be considered for entry with a UK 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate science subject. If you have a degree in a non-science subject, you can still apply for the five-year programme, but you must have gained high grades in school-level science qualifications in Chemistry and Biology. If you have a science degree but you do not have enough key core science subjects covered and achieved at a high enough standard for the 4-year Graduate Entry Programme, you will be considered for the 5-year programme only. If you already have a degree and you are accepted on to this programme, you will have to pay fees on a full-cost basis. If you are applying with a first degree or international qualifications, you must submit a copy of your transcript showing subjects and grades achieved to date. You should submit your transcript by 22 October 2025. We require all applicants to demonstrate the level of English language competency required to succeed in their studies. If you are using an English language test that is not part of your school studies to meet our English language requirements, you must provide these results by 31 July 2026 for the 5-year BVM&S programme (September start). If you are a North American graduate applicant, you need to apply through the Veterinary Medical College Application Service (VMCAS) on the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges website. https://www.aavmc.org/ If you are a North American high school student, or a graduate applicant from another country, you must apply through UCAS. There are usually 72 places for UK applicants and 35 for international and graduate applicants each year. Competition for places is therefore extremely intense. The majority of applications are from candidates of high academic calibre. Unfortunately, meeting the academic entry requirements does not guarantee an offer. Each application is considered individually. Academic qualifications play an important part in the selection process, but close attention is also given to non-academic factors, including work experience, motivation, interests and attainments.An interview forms part of the selection procedure for all offered places. You can find out more about the application process and requirements for veterinary medicine in the BVM&S application guide booklet. https://vet.ed.ac.uk/education/undergraduate/multimedia Detailed entry requirements, including typical offer levels, and information about other qualifications we accept, are available on the University of Edinburgh’s website. You’ll also find important information on how to apply. You must submit a fully completed UCAS application that includes details of the qualifications you are taking, including full predicted grades for qualifications not yet completed, your personal statement and your reference. Applications with these details missing will not be considered.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Additional entry requirements

English language requirements