Veterinary Medicine and Surgery including a Preliminary Year

University of Nottingham

Undergraduate BVMBVS Full-time 6 Years Veterinary science

Veterinary Medicine and Surgery including a Preliminary Year BVMBVS is an undergraduate degree at University of Nottingham, based in Nottingham, taught full-time over 6 years. Graduates earn £35,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is AAB.

A-Level Entry

AAB

Typical offer · UCAS

Avg. Graduate Salary

£35,000

15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni

About this course

Our preliminary year is for able students who do not have the required science qualifications for our five-year course but have high academic achievement in non-science and vocational subjects, or extensive experience.

You'll study integrated modules that show how basic science subjects interlink, including:

- animal biology

- animal care and behaviour

- chemistry

After successfully completing the preliminary year you'll automatically progress to our five-year Veterinary Medicine and Surgery course.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades AAB
Scottish Higher AABBB
Scottish Advanced Higher AA
BTEC DDD

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:

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Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine, Bachelor of Veterinary Surgery - BVMBVS
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
6 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Nottingham
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Veterinary science
Avg. Graduate Salary
£35,000