UK vet school
Bristol Vet School
Dual campus teaching across city-based Clifton and rural Langford means students experience both city and rural life, supported by a tight-knit community and a 'family system' that pairs new students with 'parents'.
Verified against Bristol 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 Bristol Vet School
Bristol Veterinary School, part of the University of Bristol, delivers a five-year BVSc Veterinary Science accredited by the RCVS, AVMA and EAEVE, so graduates can register and practise as vets in the UK and have their degree recognised internationally. Teaching is split between the city-centre Clifton campus and the rural Langford clinical campus.
Years 1 to 3 are based mainly at the Clifton campus with regular time at the clinical campus at Langford; years 4 to 5 are taught mainly at Langford. The course progresses from preclinical science toward clinical work, culminating in an extended final year of supervised core rotations across a range of workplace settings.
Accreditation
RCVS, AVMA and EAEVE accredited
Degree awarded
BVSc (Bachelor of Veterinary Science)
Campuses
Clifton (main campus) and Langford (clinical campus)
UCAS code
D100
UCAS deadline
15 October
Bristol entry requirements
| Location | First three years at the main university campus in Clifton, Bristol, with the final two years at the Langford campus about 14 miles south of Bristol |
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| Course length | 5 years |
| Typical A level offer | AAA including Chemistry and one of Biology, Physics, Mathematics or Further Mathematics. |
| Contextual offer | ABB including A and B (in any order) in Chemistry and one of Biology, Physics, Mathematics or Further Mathematics. |
| GCSEs | GCSE Mathematics and GCSE English at grade 4 (C) (standard numeracy and literacy requirements). |
| Work experience | No work experience requirement. Bristol Veterinary School does not require veterinary work experience; relevant experience is instead drawn on in the Supplementary Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ). |
| How they select | SAQ (Supplementary Assessment Questionnaire). Bristol does not currently interview applicants. |
| Interview format | Bristol does not currently interview applicants, their selection process is now based on responses to the SAQ (providing grade and work experience requirements are met), which makes strong answers here absolutely essential. As a result, there is no bristol veterinary interview. (Note: for the separate Health Sciences Gateway programme, interviews consisted of Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI's), with Gateway offers made based entirely on interview score.) |
Bristol international entry requirements
International applicants to Bristol Vet School must meet equivalent academic grades and an English language requirement.
| International qualifications | IB Diploma 36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 6,6 at HL in Chemistry and one of Biology, Physics or Mathematics. |
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| English language | IELTS 7.0 overall with 7.0 in writing and 6.5 in every other component. |
Bristol veterinary medicine tuition fees
| UK / home fee | £9,790 per year (2026 entry) |
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| International fee | £41,900 per year (2026 entry) |
2027-entry fees are confirmed by Bristol later in 2026; the figures shown are the most recent published (2026 entry).
Common questions
What A levels do you need for Bristol?+
Bristol Vet School typically asks for AAA including Chemistry and one of Biology, Physics, Mathematics or Further Mathematics. A contextual offer of ABB including A and B (in any order) in Chemistry and one of Biology, Physics, Mathematics or Further Mathematics may be available. At GCSE: GCSE Mathematics and GCSE English at grade 4 (C) (standard numeracy and literacy requirements). Requirements are confirmed each cycle on the university's own pages (verified for 2027 entry).
What are the international entry requirements for Bristol?+
Bristol Vet School accepts IB Diploma 36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 6,6 at HL in Chemistry and one of Biology, Physics or Mathematics. English language requirement: IELTS 7.0 overall with 7.0 in writing and 6.5 in every other component. Read our guide for international applicants to UK vet school.
How much does it cost to study veterinary medicine at Bristol?+
UK/home tuition is £9,790 per year (2026 entry). International tuition is £41,900 per year (2026 entry) 2027-entry fees are confirmed by Bristol later in 2026; the figures shown are the most recent published (2026 entry). See how much vet school costs for the full picture across the UK.
How does Bristol select students?+
Bristol Vet School selects through saq (supplementary assessment questionnaire). bristol does not currently interview applicants. Bristol does not currently interview applicants, their selection process is now based on responses to the SAQ (providing grade and work experience requirements are met), which makes strong answers here absolutely essential. As a result, there is no bristol veterinary interview. (Note: for the separate Health Sciences Gateway programme, interviews consisted of Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI's), with Gateway offers made based entirely on interview score.) We prepare you for exactly this format in our vet school interview guide.
Official Bristol resources
Go straight to Bristol Vet School's own pages for the current requirements, fees and application details.
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