Veterinary Medicine and Surgery including a Gateway Year BVMBVS
The University of Nottingham
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 150 graduates of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery including a Gateway Year BVMBVS and other courses in Veterinary Medicine and Dentistry at The University of Nottingham 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £33000 | £35000 | £38500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £31000 - £35000 | £29000 - £40000 | £29000 - £43500 |
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £32000 | £33713 | £36861 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £30000 - £35000 | £28759 - £37759 | £28314 - £41885 |
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Course Description
Choose a course that's dual-accredited and gives you an exceptional student experience - with the highest overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey (NSS) since 2010 (National Student Survey 2010-2021).
Our veterinary courses are accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). We're also one of only two UK veterinary schools that are accredited by the European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education (EAEVE).
If you meet certain criteria and your personal circumstances may have restricted achievement at school or college, this course could help you to get started in veterinary medicine.
You'll study biology and chemistry, while also gaining an introduction to animal behaviour and care. This will help you join the main five-year course with confidence and a solid foundation of knowledge.
You'll have a combination of lectures and practical classes, putting your learning in context and helping you get used to university-level study.
Most of your learning will take place in our purpose-built veterinary school, where you'll have access to:
- anatomy and clinical labs
- a surgery and dissection suite
- lecture theatre and small-group teaching rooms
- research facilities
- animal facilities such as kennels, stables, exotic pet rooms and sheep and pig housing
You'll also use specialist facilities, including:
- the University Farm
- the Centre for Dairy Science Innovation (CDSI)
- a paperless Super Lab
After completing your gateway year you'll automatically join our five-year veterinary medicine and surgery course.
Accredited by the European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education (EAEVE).
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 and Surgery including a Gateway Year BVMBVS at The University of Nottingham
| 94% | Elementary occupations |
| 1% | Sales occupations |
| 1% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
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)
M in T Level Health, Healthcare Science, or Science.
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
Access to HE Diploma
Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
If Mathematics is not taken beyond GCSE, a grade 7, (or A) in GCSE Mathematics, or Core Mathematics grade B is essential
All applicants must meet widening participation criteria as detailed on the website. This course is open to UK applicants only. In addition to the above grades, all applicants (except Access) must meet GCSE requirements - minimum of five grade Bs (numeric grade 6) at GCSE to include Chemistry, Biology, Physics (or Double Science) and Maths. GCSE English language to be passed at grade C (4); Core Science, Additional Science and Further Additional Science are required at grade B (6). If GCSEs have not been taken, applicants must provide evidence of achievement at an equivalent level. European Baccalaureate - 73% overall including Biology and Chemistry 80%. Resits are not accepted for this course. This course is not open to graduates.
Costs
Tuition Fees Veterinary Medicine and Surgery including a Gateway Year BVMBVS
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
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.
University Rankings
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About The University of Nottingham
The University of Nottingham is a government funded research university based in Nottingham, England. Their aim is to become global leaders in education and research, cultivating a culture of curiosity and ambition. The university’s main campus is located approximately half an hour’s bus ride away from Nottingham city centre, which gives students the peace and quiet they need to study while not removing them completely from metropolitan comforts.
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Student composition of The University of Nottingham
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Total number of students enrolled at The University of Nottingham by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 27810
- postgraduates:
- 7620
- Total:
- 35430
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Veterinary Medicine”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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