Veterinary Medicine

The University of Edinburgh

Undergraduate BVMS Full-time 5 Years Veterinary science

Veterinary Medicine BVMS is an undergraduate degree at The University of Edinburgh, based in Edinburgh, taught full-time over 5 years. Graduates earn £34,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is AAA.

A-Level Entry

AAA

Typical offer · UCAS

Avg. Graduate Salary

£34,000

15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni

About this course

The five-year Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery (BVM&S) programme will provide you with an exceptional learning experience and qualify you to practise veterinary medicine around the world.

This programme is consistently ranked among the top vet schools in the UK and overseas and is located on a campus with some of the highest concentration of animal science expertise in Europe.

Graduates of this degree may practise in the UK and Ireland following registration with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI). Graduates may also practise in North America and Europe depending on local requirements such as sitting and passing the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades AAA
Scottish Higher AAAAB

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 and Surgery - BVMS
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Edinburgh
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Veterinary science
Avg. Graduate Salary
£34,000