About the school
The University of Bristol's BVSc is a five-year veterinary degree accredited by the RCVS, the European EAEVE and the American AVMA, supporting graduates who want to work internationally. The curriculum uses case-based, small-group learning with hands-on animal work from early in the course.
A distinctive feature: for the standard 5-year BVSc, Bristol does not interview applicants and does not routinely read the UCAS personal statement. Instead, applicants who meet the academic bar complete a Supplementary Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ), which is scored for personal and professional attributes.
Verified at bristol.ac.uk (BVSc course page, admissions FAQs) and UCAS/Uniguide, June 2026. Fees are 2026-entry first-year figures, subject to annual revision.
Campus & Facilities
The early years are based mainly at the University's Clifton precinct in Bristol city, with at least one day a week at the clinical campus. Clinical training is at the Langford campus in North Somerset (~14 miles south of the city), which houses the veterinary teaching hospital, a teaching farm and an on-site abattoir.
Academic requirements
- A-level standard offer: AAA including Chemistry and one of Biology, Physics, Mathematics or Further Mathematics. A pass in the science practical endorsement is required where assessed separately.
- Graduate route: a 2:1 degree plus BBB at A-level including Chemistry and one of Biology/Physics/Maths/Further Maths.
- GCSE: standard literacy (grade 4/C in English) and numeracy (grade 4/C in Maths).
- No UCAT/BMAT/ESAT required.
Work experience
Bristol Veterinary School states it has no work-experience requirement for the BVSc (work experience is helpful and encouraged, but not mandatory). Always confirm the current Admissions Statement at bristol.ac.uk.
Admission
Places 150
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UCAS application
Apply via UCAS by the 15 October veterinary medicine deadline. Select course A100 (BVSc). Do not miss this date — there is no second round for vet.
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Academic eligibility check
Bristol reviews your predicted or achieved grades. Applicants meeting the academic bar (AAA including Chemistry + one of Bio/Physics/Maths) are invited to complete the SAQ.
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Supplementary Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ)
Complete the SAQ — a written questionnaire scored for personal and professional attributes. Bristol does not routinely read the UCAS personal statement for the BVSc.
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Conditional or unconditional offer
Decisions are based on academic profile plus SAQ score. Most offers are conditional on AAA at A-level. No interview is conducted for the standard BVSc.
Interview & exam format
No interview for the standard BVSc. Selection is based on academic profile plus a scored Supplementary Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ). (The separate widening-participation Gateway route does use MMI interviews.)
Tuition fees
| Student profile | Annual fees | 5-year total |
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| 🇬🇧 Home (UK) | £9.790 | £48.950 |
| 🌍 International | £41.900 | £209.500 |
⚠️ Fees reviewed annually; international fees rise each year in line with expected inflation. Verify at bristol.ac.uk.
Scholarships & financial aid
Home students access UK tuition-fee and maintenance loans via Student Finance. Bristol offers bursaries and scholarships including support for lower-income and international students. Verify current schemes and amounts at bristol.ac.uk/students/support/finances/.
Cost of living
Application timeline
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15 October 2026 UCAS veterinary deadline
All UK veterinary applications must be submitted via UCAS by 18:00 UK time on 15 October. Missing this date means waiting another year.
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November–December 2026 (est.) SAQ issued
Eligible applicants receive the Supplementary Assessment Questionnaire. Complete it carefully — this replaces the interview for the standard BVSc.
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January–April 2027 (est.) Decisions sent
Bristol sends conditional offers (typically AAA at A-level) or rejections based on academic profile and SAQ score.
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August 2027 A-level results day
Conditional offers are confirmed or declined based on your A-level results. Clear any conditions promptly.
📊 What happens to graduates
Aggregate public data with sources cited, verified 23/09/2026.
Employment outcomes
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93% 🟡high skilled at 15 months · cohorte 2023Employment or further study in high-skilled work 15 mois post-diplôme (composite HESA)
Sectors of practice
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52% 🟡clinical practice · cohorte 2024AGRÉGÉ UK, non ventilé par école.
Median salary
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3 000 € brut/mois 🟡gross monthly at 15 months · cohorte 2023Median £36,000/yr ≈ €3 000/mois brut
Student composition
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165 students 🟢first year intake · cohorte 2024 · N=165Bristol 2023/24 admissions Y1: 128 UK + 2 EU + 35 Overseas🇬🇧 77.6% 🇪🇺 1.2% 🌍 21.2%
⚠️ Pilot — 5 schools covered so far. Coverage varies by the official reports available (AlmaLaurea IT, HESA/RCVS UK, aggregate 4-ENV FR survey). Missing metrics will be enriched in future waves.
FAQ
Does Bristol interview for the BVSc?
Is work experience required?
Will my personal statement be read?
Where will I study?
What are the A-level requirements for the Bristol BVSc?
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