UK vet school
Aberystwyth Vet School
As one of the most recently established UK vet schools (2021), Aberystwyth pairs a rural Welsh setting ideal for farm and mixed practice with final years at the Royal Veterinary College, the world's number one ranked vet school.
Entry requirements and fees checked against Aberystwyth Vet School's own pages for 2027 entry. Always confirm the current requirements on the university's own pages, as they change each cycle.
About Aberystwyth Vet School
Veterinary Science (BVSc) at Aberystwyth is a five-year degree jointly hosted by Aberystwyth University and the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), one of the world's leading veterinary schools. It pairs fundamental veterinary science taught in rural Wales with advanced clinical training at the RVC, and is especially suited to students drawn to careers in Wales or in rural mixed practice.
Years 1 to 2 are based at Aberystwyth University, covering the science underpinning veterinary medicine and basic animal handling, supported by the university's farms and the Lluest Equine Centre. Years 3 to 5 move to the RVC's Hawkshead Campus in Hertfordshire for advanced clinical study and small-group clinical rotations across species, including production-animal rotations back at Aberystwyth focused on issues relevant to Wales. Students also complete a research project and the standard animal-husbandry and clinical extra-mural studies (EMS).
Accreditation
Working towards full RCVS accreditation; the formal RCVS inspection falls in 2026 as the first cohort graduates, so confirm the current status with the RVC (not yet AVMA/EAEVE accredited)
Degree awarded
BVSc (Bachelor of Veterinary Science)
Campuses
Aberystwyth, Wales (years 1 to 2); RVC Hawkshead, Hertfordshire (years 3 to 5)
UCAS code
D105 (RVC institution code R84)
Selection
Applicant Supplementary Form (opens 16 October 2026), then interview; applications made via the RVC
Aberystwyth entry requirements
| Location | Aberystwyth University in the heart of Wales for the first two years, then the RVC's Hawkshead Campus in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire for years three, four and five |
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| Course length | 5 years |
| Typical A level offer | AAA including Biology (grade A) and Chemistry (grade A), plus a third subject at grade A that does not overlap with Biology or Chemistry and is not General Studies. A pass in the science practical endorsement is required for each science where taking the English curriculum. A* grades are not required. |
| Contextual offer | ABB (with an A in Biology or Chemistry) for applicants who meet the RVC's Widening Participation criteria; no separate application is needed. |
| GCSEs | At least five GCSEs at grade A (7) including AA in Science (Double Award) or 7-7 in Combined Science (or Biology and Chemistry), plus at least grade 6 (B) in Mathematics, Physics (where taken as a separate GCSE) and English Language or Welsh (with at least a grade 4 (C) in the second language if both were taken). |
| Work experience | 140 hours obtained within the 18 months before the application deadline: 70 hours in one or more veterinary practices, plus 70 hours in non-clinical settings with live animals, of which at least 35 hours must be with large animals. Reference letters covering the minimum hours must be brought to interview. |
| How they select | Apply through UCAS to the RVC (institution code R84). Every applicant must complete an Applicant Supplementary Form, which opens on 16 October 2026; missing it makes the application unsuccessful. Shortlisted applicants are then interviewed, and no offer is made without an interview. |
| Interview format | All applicants must attend an interview if invited and cannot receive an offer without one. Bring reference letters covering your minimum work experience hours to the interview. |
Aberystwyth international entry requirements
International applicants to Aberystwyth Vet School must meet equivalent academic grades and an English language requirement.
| International qualifications | IB Diploma with 666 at Higher Level including Biology, Chemistry and one other subject (the offer is based on subject grades, not total points); contextual offer 655 with a 6 in Biology or Chemistry. BTEC National Extended Diploma in Applied Science or Applied Science (Biomedical Science) at D*D*D* with distinctions in the required units. |
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| English language | IELTS (Academic) 7.0 overall with at least 6.5 in each component, obtained within two years of the course start date. |
Aberystwyth veterinary medicine tuition fees
| UK / home fee | £9,790 per year (2026/27) |
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| International fee | £50,360 per year (2026/27) |
Applications are made to the RVC, which publishes the BVSc fees. Neither the RVC nor Aberystwyth has confirmed 2027/28 fees yet, so the figures shown are the most recent published (2026/27 entry); Aberystwyth notes the Home fee could change for 2027 entry.
Common questions
What A levels do you need for Aberystwyth?+
Aberystwyth Vet School typically asks for AAA including Biology (grade A) and Chemistry (grade A), plus a third subject at grade A that does not overlap with Biology or Chemistry and is not General Studies. A pass in the science practical endorsement is required for each science where taking the English curriculum. A* grades are not required. A contextual offer of ABB (with an A in Biology or Chemistry) for applicants who meet the RVC's Widening Participation criteria; no separate application is needed may be available. At GCSE: At least five GCSEs at grade A (7) including AA in Science (Double Award) or 7-7 in Combined Science (or Biology and Chemistry), plus at least grade 6 (B) in Mathematics, Physics (where taken as a separate GCSE) and English Language or Welsh (with at least a grade 4 (C) in the second language if both were taken). Requirements are confirmed each cycle on the university's own pages (verified for 2027 entry).
What are the international entry requirements for Aberystwyth?+
Aberystwyth Vet School accepts IB Diploma with 666 at Higher Level including Biology, Chemistry and one other subject (the offer is based on subject grades, not total points); contextual offer 655 with a 6 in Biology or Chemistry. BTEC National Extended Diploma in Applied Science or Applied Science (Biomedical Science) at D*D*D* with distinctions in the required units. English language requirement: IELTS (Academic) 7.0 overall with at least 6.5 in each component, obtained within two years of the course start date. Read our guide for international applicants to UK vet school.
How much does it cost to study veterinary medicine at Aberystwyth?+
UK/home tuition is £9,790 per year (2026/27). International tuition is £50,360 per year (2026/27) Applications are made to the RVC, which publishes the BVSc fees. Neither the RVC nor Aberystwyth has confirmed 2027/28 fees yet, so the figures shown are the most recent published (2026/27 entry); Aberystwyth notes the Home fee could change for 2027 entry. See how much vet school costs for the full picture across the UK.
How does Aberystwyth select students?+
Aberystwyth Vet School selects through apply through ucas to the rvc (institution code r84). every applicant must complete an applicant supplementary form, which opens on 16 october 2026; missing it makes the application unsuccessful. shortlisted applicants are then interviewed, and no offer is made without an interview. All applicants must attend an interview if invited and cannot receive an offer without one. Bring reference letters covering your minimum work experience hours to the interview. We prepare you for exactly this format in our vet school interview guide.
Official Aberystwyth resources
Go straight to Aberystwyth Vet School's own pages for the current requirements, fees and application details.
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