About the school
The University of Surrey's five-year Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Science (BVMSci, Hons) is one of the more recently established UK veterinary degrees, with the school opening around 2014 and its first cohort graduating in 2019. It uses a partnership-based clinical teaching model: rather than running a single large teaching hospital for all years, Surrey delivers clinical training through an extensive network of veterinary practice partners, alongside hands-on practical workshops from early in the course.
The BVMSci is accredited by the RCVS and EAEVE, and graduates are recognised for registration by the AVBC (Australia/New Zealand) and SAVC (South Africa). Surrey has invested heavily in purpose-built facilities, including a veterinary pathology centre.
Verified at surrey.ac.uk (BVMSci course pages, 2026/27 entry), IDP and theuniguide.co.uk for grades, and a 2026 sector cost guide for the international fee, June 2026. Fees subject to annual revision.
Campus & Facilities
The School of Veterinary Medicine is based at Surrey's Manor Park campus in Guildford, alongside student accommodation and the Surrey Sports Park. Final-year students complete a series of four-week intramural rotation placements in the partner-practice network across a range of species and disciplines.
Academic requirements
- A-level: AAB including Biology (grade A) and Chemistry (grade A), with a third subject at B. General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted; a pass in the science practical endorsement is required.
- IB: approximately 34–35 points (verify the current requirement at surrey.ac.uk), with Biology and Chemistry at Higher Level grade 6.
- GCSE: at least five at grade 7 (A) including Chemistry and Biology (or Double Science); English Language and Maths at grade 5 (C/B).
- No UCAT/BMAT/ESAT required.
Work experience
Work experience with animals is strongly encouraged and you will be asked to reflect on it in the online questionnaire. The school states experience is not strictly essential — it helps you understand the realities of the profession and your own commitment. Verify the current guidance at surrey.ac.uk.
Admission
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UCAS application
Apply via UCAS by 6pm on 15 October (course code D100). Overseas applicants apply via UCAS in the same cycle.
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Preliminary shortlisting
Applications assessed on academic achievement, references and predicted/achieved grades.
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Online questionnaire
Shortlisted applicants are emailed an online questionnaire with a short return deadline; responses are assessed before the MMI invitation.
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Online MMI
Attend the online Multiple Mini Interview (November–January, up to about one hour). Assesses motivation, communication, ethics and professional awareness.
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Offer
Conditional or unconditional offers are based on the questionnaire and MMI assessment.
Interview & exam format
Online Multiple Mini Interview (MMI), typically running from November to January. Selection involves two stages: first, shortlisted applicants receive an online questionnaire with a short return deadline; those who pass then attend the online MMI lasting up to about an hour. Shortlisting is based on academic achievement and references.
Tuition fees
| Student profile | Annual fees | 5-year total |
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| 🇬🇧 Home (UK) | £9.790 | £48.950 |
| 🌍 International | £33.400 | £167.000 |
⚠️ International fee verified from secondary sources only; confirm the current figure at surrey.ac.uk before applying.
Scholarships & financial aid
Home students access Student Finance England tuition-fee and maintenance loans. Surrey offers a range of university scholarships and bursaries — verify current awards and eligibility at surrey.ac.uk/studentlife/bursaries-scholarships.
Cost of living
Application timeline
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15 October 2026 (6pm) UCAS veterinary deadline
All UK veterinary applications must be submitted via UCAS by 6pm UK time on 15 October. Course code D100 for the BVMSci at Surrey.
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Late October 2026 (est.) Online questionnaire
Shortlisted applicants receive an emailed online questionnaire with a short return deadline. Your questionnaire responses are assessed before the MMI invitation. Verify the exact timing at surrey.ac.uk.
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November 2026–January 2027 (est.) Online MMI
Eligible applicants attend the online Multiple Mini Interview lasting up to about an hour. Stations assess motivation, ethics, communication and professional awareness. Verify exact dates at surrey.ac.uk.
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August 2027 A-level results day
Conditional offers (AAB including A in Biology and A in Chemistry) confirmed or declined. Contact the admissions team promptly if your results differ from your predicted grades.
📊 What happens to graduates
Aggregate public data with sources cited, verified 23/09/2026.
Employment outcomes
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98% 🟢in work or further study at 15 months · cohorte 202298% of BVMSci graduates in employment or further study within 15 months
Median salary
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3 354 € brut/mois 🟡gross monthly at 15 months · cohorte 2022Median £35,000/yr converted at 1 GBP = 1.15 EUR; subject-level aggregate at Surrey (course-level suppressed for small cohort)
Satisfaction
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96% 🟡nss teaching positivity · cohorte 2024NSS 2024/25: 96% positive about teaching, 94% learning opportunities, 82% assessment & feedback, 93% academic support
Student composition
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187 students 🟢first year intake · cohorte 2024 · N=187Surrey 2023/24 admissions Y1: 158 UK + 21 EU + 8 Overseas🇬🇧 84.5% 🇪🇺 11.2% 🌍 4.3%
⚠️ 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.
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