Veterinary Medicine / Veterinary Science
Veterinary Medicine / Veterinary Science
Veterinary medicine studies all aspects of animal health and disease, animal welfare and disease prevention. Alongside basic courses such as anatomy and physiology, practical clinical work with animals is an important part of the training.
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What do graduates do?
- Veterinarian
- Animal nutrition specialist
- Veterinarian in wildlife and conservation
- Researcher (life sciences)
- Ecologist
- Academic
- Science writer
Which subjects matter?
The Royal Veterinary College asks for an A in biology and chemistry at A-level for veterinary medicine (BVetMed); the third subject is open. In the IB, biology and chemistry must be 6 at Higher Level (2027 entry).
Length by country
United KingdomExams required for this field
ESAT United Kingdom
For a Cambridge Veterinary Medicine application the ESAT (Engineering and Science Admissions Test) is compulsory; pre-registration is required (2027 entry).
Toelatingsexamen dierenarts Belgium (Flemish region)
To start veterinary medicine at Flemish universities you need to take an entrance exam. The 2027 exam is on 4 July, and registration runs from 1 March to 17 May 2027.
Examples of schools where you can study this subject
3 schools in 3 countries. Programmes were checked on the schools’ own websites. These are only examples; every country has many more options. We choose the schools that fit your budget, documents and goals together.
United Kingdom
University of GlasgowVeterinary Medicine & Surgery · Glasgow
Ireland
University College DublinVeterinary Medicine · Dublin
Australia
University of SydneyBachelor of Veterinary Biology/Doctor of Veterinary Medicine · SydneyWhat to know, country by country
For each country where you can study this subject: an example tuition fee and the next step in the timeline. You can find the details in our country guides.
- 26 October to 21 December 2026
Booking period for the January 2027 session of the ESAT, TMUA and TARA exams (for universities other than Oxford and Cambridge).
- October to November 2026
For Trinity, ask study@tcd.ie whether your high school is on the direct entry list.
- November 2026
Clarifying the diploma route. The Turkish high school diploma is not on the Melbourne and Sydney lists. Looking at foundation, IB, or a US diploma with SAT/ACT
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a YKS requirement for the recognition (denklik) of a veterinary medicine diploma?
YÖK's YKS ranking requirement applies only to medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and law diplomas. Veterinary medicine is not on this list. For the diploma you still get recognition and denklik (degree recognition) from YÖK; the preliminary application is made through e-Devlet or the YÖK website.
Can you study veterinary medicine in English in a country where English is not spoken?
Yes, for example in Hungary. The University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest has had its English program since 1992, and it takes 5.5 years. The school received accreditation from EAEVE (European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education) in 1995.
Which professional bodies should you look at when choosing a veterinary school?
On its UCAS page, the Royal Veterinary College lists RCVS, AVMA, the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council and EAEVE as professional bodies. The school also asks for at least 70 hours of experience in a veterinary clinic before you apply.
Other fields of study in this category
Last checked: October 2026.
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