The six-year BVM BVS with integrated BVMedSci including a Gateway Year course is newly designed to widen participation in veterinary medicine and surgery. This provides an opportunity to upskill capable students who might not otherwise consider entry to the profession. This course has been specifically developed for students who are studying science subjects but whose grades are not at the level required for direct entry into year one of the five-year BVM BVS programme, due to lack of opportunity or disadvantaging circumstances. During the Gateway Year you will gain the relevant scientific knowledge required for the later years of the course. This fundamental scientific understanding will be set in the context of animal structure, function, health and husbandry. You will also develop animal handling and an appreciation of the role of animals in society. Years two to six inclusive follow the programme of the five-year BVM BVS with integrated BVMedSci course.

On successful completion of the Preliminary Year you will join the first year of the five-year BVMBVS with integrated BMedSci course (D100). This course is recognised by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education (EAEVE). Average starting salary and career progression In 2013, 98.5% of first-degree graduates in the School of Veterinary Medicine and Science who were available for employment had secured work or further study within six months of graduation. The average starting salary was £25,414 with the highest being £40,000.