1. Veterinary Science Admissions Dr Kelly Moule Faculty Admissions Officer

2. Applications 7 Vet Schools in the UK: Bristol, Cambridge, Nottingham, Liverpool, London, Glasgow, Edinburgh Each candidate can apply to 4 vet schools + one other course UCAS deadline 15th October BMAT deadline end September (relevant for London and Cambridge only)

3. Entry Requirements Generally AAA – AAB to include Chemistry and Biology for A-level candidates Work experience (practice and farm-based, kennels, catteries, zoos, etc) BTEC in Animal Science or Management generally not accepted except in Liverpool Access qualifications dealt with on an individual basis Some Vet schools (e.g. Bristol, Nottingham, London) have a Pre-Vet Year Graduate entry is also possible – but expensive!

4. Bristol Vet Admissions 1350 applicants – these are assessed and strong candidates are invited to interview. 550 interviewed – a 20 minute interview to assess the candidate’s understanding of the profession and their commitment to it. 177 offers made for 105 places.

5. Veterinary related BSc degrees Bristol – Veterinary Nursing and Bioveterinary Science BSc and a BSc in Bioveterinary Sciences is underdevelopment. London – Bioveterinary Sciences Liverpool – Bioveterinary Sciences Nottingham – Animal Science Glasgow – Veterinary Biosciences

6. Widening Participation Cambridge Special Access Scheme Pre-Vet years UCAS information: evidence of educational disadvantage MAY result in candidate receiving a preferential offer

7. Contacts www.rcvs.org.uk - Royal College of Veterinary Surgeonswww.rcvs.org.uk www.bvna.org.uk - British Veterinary Nursing Associationwww.bvna.org.uk http://www.vetnetlln.ac.uk – VetNet Lifelong Learning Networkhttp://www.vetnetlln.ac.uk L.J.Moore@bristol.ac.uk – Admissions Tutor for Vet Science at BristolL.J.Moore@bristol.ac.uk S.F.Badger@bristol.ac.uk – Admissions Tutor for Vet Nursing at BristolS.F.Badger@bristol.ac.uk