Veterinary Medicine BVMS
The University of Edinburgh
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 140 graduates of Veterinary Medicine BVMS and other courses in Veterinary Medicine and Dentistry at The University of Edinburgh for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Veterinary Medicine and Dentistry.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Veterinary Medicine and Dentistry
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Veterinary Medicine and Dentistry at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £32500 | £32500 | £38000 |
25-75 percentile range | £30000 - £34000 | £28000 - £37000 | £31000 - £42000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Veterinary Medicine and Dentistry
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £32000 | £33713 | £36861 |
25-75 percentile range | £30000 - £35000 | £28759 - £37759 | £28314 - £41885 |
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Course Description
This five-year Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery (BVM&S) programme will prepare you for many aspects of the veterinary profession.
Graduating from this programme will make you eligible for registration with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), as well as international accrediting bodies. You will then be able to practice veterinary medicine in the UK and overseas.
Accredited by the European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education (EAEVE).
Accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Veterinary Medicine BVMS at The University of Edinburgh
100% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
All examination grades must be obtained at the first attempt of each subject. Those applying with resit qualifications will not be entered into the selection system unless under very exceptional circumstances (for which verified evidence has been provided prior to UCAS application). Deferred entry is not considered. No special concessions are made for mature, non-graduate applicants. In view of the competition for places, all applications must have achieved the same academic requirements as school-leaving applicants within the three-year period prior to the date of application. Graduates: a 2:1 honours degree in an appropriate science subject. Graduates with a degree in a non-science subject can still apply for the five-year programme but must have gained high grades in school-level science qualifications in Chemistry and Biology. Graduates with a science degree but with not enough key core science subjects covered and achieved at a high enough standard for the 4-year Graduate Entry Programme, will be considered for the 5-year programme only. Graduate applicants accepted on to the course will have to pay fees on a full-cost basis. All candidates applying with a first degree or international qualifications must submit a copy of their transcript showing subjects and grades achieved to date. The transcript should be submitted by 22 October. 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 30 June, for the 4-year Graduate Entry BVM&S Programme (August start), and 31 July for the 5-year BVM&S programme (September start). 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. The School has a substantial number of North American candidates applying for both the four and five-year BVM&S degrees. All North American graduate applications should be made through the Veterinary Medical College Application Service (VMCAS) on the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges website. https://www.aavmc.org All North American high school graduate applicants should apply via UCAS. You can find out more about the application process and requirements for veterinary medicine in the BVM&S application guide booklet. https://www.ed.ac.uk/vet/studying/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.
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 7 | Total 70 with at least 7.0 in each component. |
TOEFL (iBT) | 100 | Total 100 with at least 23 in each component. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements. |
Cambridge English Advanced | Total 185 with at least 185 in each component |
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Cambridge English Proficiency | Total 185 with at least 185 in each component |
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Trinity ISE | ISE III with passes in all four components |
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PTE Academic | 70 | Total 70 with at least 70 in each component |
Costs
Tuition Fees Veterinary Medicine BVMS
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
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Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
EU | £35200 | year 1 |
International | £35200 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Scotland
Students must apply to the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) for payment of their tuition fees.
EU On 9th July 2020 the decision was made by the Scottish Government to end free university tuition for European Union (EU) students starting in 2021-22. Funding policy for EU nationals and associated groups starting a course of study in academic year 2021-22 or later will be in line with international fees.
International
Full time international students will pay a fixed annual fee rate for the duration of their programme.
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
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About The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh is located in the Scottish city of the same name, and is one of the oldest universities in the entire United Kingdom, having opened in the year 1583. The university enjoys a strong reputation for its contributions to international research efforts, which is reflected in their inclusion in the Russell Group, Universitas 21, and Una Europa. Edinburgh offers its residents a historic yet modern city, with a lively nightlife scene, reliable public transport, and friendly locals.
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