UK vet school
UCLan (University of Lancashire) Vet School
Lancashire's first veterinary school and one of only two in the north of England. UCLan's five-year BVMS in Preston is a practical, placement-led course with no admissions test and no mandatory work experience, built to meet RCVS accreditation standards.
Entry requirements and fees checked against UCLan (University of Lancashire) 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 UCLan Vet School
The University of Lancashire (formerly the University of Central Lancashire, UCLan), based in Preston, runs a five-year Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery (BVMS) through its School of Veterinary Medicine, described as the first of its kind in Lancashire and one of only two in the north of England. The degree is new and not yet RCVS accredited: the university and the RCVS are working together to meet the required standards, with a formal inspection for full approval expected in 2028 when the first cohort completes.
The BVMS is a five-year, full-time, placement-led programme delivered at the Preston campus, with clinical placements from year one and state-of-the-art facilities including Anatomage virtual dissection tables. There is no separate admissions test; applicants are selected through a Multiple Mini Interview of usually six to ten stations. A six-year route with an integrated foundation year is available for applicants who do not meet the standard entry requirements.
Accreditation
Working towards RCVS accreditation; formal RCVS inspection for full approval expected in 2028 (not yet accredited)
Degree awarded
BVMS (Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery)
Campus
Preston Campus, Lancashire
UCAS code
D100 (foundation-year route also available)
Selection
Multiple Mini Interview (MMI), usually six to ten stations; no admissions test
UCLan entry requirements
| Location | University of Lancashire (UCLan) Preston Campus, Lancashire |
|---|---|
| Course length | 5 years |
| Typical A level offer | AAB including two science subjects plus one other, or ABB including three science subjects (or two sciences and Maths). Science subjects must come from different groups: Biology, Human Biology or Physical Education; Chemistry; Physics; Maths or Economics; Psychology; Environmental Science. |
| Contextual offer | A reduced entry tariff is offered to applicants whose life experiences may have created academic challenges (for example a low higher-education participation area, time in care or as a young carer, free school meals, a military background or refugee status); eligible applicants are identified through UCAS and an online questionnaire. No specific contextual grades are published. |
| GCSEs | GCSE Mathematics and English at grade 4 (C). |
| Work experience | Not mandatory. Vocational experience is encouraged but a lack of it will not be a barrier to your application, and no minimum number of hours is specified. |
| How they select | A multi station Multiple Mini Interview (MMI), usually six to ten stations, with no separate admissions test. Selection runs through application assessment, an online contextual questionnaire, a selection panel review of your questionnaire, personal statement and reference, then the MMI. |
| Interview format | A Multiple Mini Interview of usually six to ten stations, held at the Preston Campus between December and April. UCLan's BVMS is a new programme working towards RCVS accreditation, with a formal RCVS inspection for full approval expected in 2028 when the first cohort completes, so confirm the current accreditation position before you apply. |
UCLan international entry requirements
International applicants to UCLan (University of Lancashire) Vet School must meet equivalent academic grades and an English language requirement.
| International qualifications | Accepted pathways include Scottish Advanced Highers BB (two sciences including Biology or Chemistry, or one of these plus Maths) with AABBB at Higher (two sciences) or ABBBB (three sciences), the Irish Leaving Certificate (six H2 including Biology and Chemistry; Agricultural Science accepted instead of Biology), the Welsh Baccalaureate in place of a third A level, a science-based Access to HE Diploma (45 level 3 credits at Distinction) and BTEC Level 3 D*D*D* in Animal Management or Applied Science. A specific IB points figure is not published, so confirm IB equivalence with the university. |
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| English language | IELTS 7.0 in all components (or equivalent, e.g. PTE Academic 76 with no component below 76). |
UCLan veterinary medicine tuition fees
| UK / home fee | £9,790 per year (2026/27) |
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| International fee | £39,500 per year (2026/27) |
2027/28 fees are not yet published by the University of Lancashire; the figures shown are the most recent published (2026/27).
Common questions
What A levels do you need for UCLan?+
UCLan (University of Lancashire) Vet School typically asks for AAB including two science subjects plus one other, or ABB including three science subjects (or two sciences and Maths). Science subjects must come from different groups: Biology, Human Biology or Physical Education; Chemistry; Physics; Maths or Economics; Psychology; Environmental Science. A contextual offer of A reduced entry tariff is offered to applicants whose life experiences may have created academic challenges (for example a low higher-education participation area, time in care or as a young carer, free school meals, a military background or refugee status); eligible applicants are identified through UCAS and an online questionnaire. No specific contextual grades are published may be available. At GCSE: GCSE Mathematics and English at grade 4 (C). Requirements are confirmed each cycle on the university's own pages (verified for 2027 entry).
What are the international entry requirements for UCLan?+
UCLan (University of Lancashire) Vet School accepts Accepted pathways include Scottish Advanced Highers BB (two sciences including Biology or Chemistry, or one of these plus Maths) with AABBB at Higher (two sciences) or ABBBB (three sciences), the Irish Leaving Certificate (six H2 including Biology and Chemistry; Agricultural Science accepted instead of Biology), the Welsh Baccalaureate in place of a third A level, a science-based Access to HE Diploma (45 level 3 credits at Distinction) and BTEC Level 3 D*D*D* in Animal Management or Applied Science. A specific IB points figure is not published, so confirm IB equivalence with the university. English language requirement: IELTS 7.0 in all components (or equivalent, e.g. PTE Academic 76 with no component below 76). Read our guide for international applicants to UK vet school.
How much does it cost to study veterinary medicine at UCLan?+
UK/home tuition is £9,790 per year (2026/27). International tuition is £39,500 per year (2026/27) 2027/28 fees are not yet published by the University of Lancashire; the figures shown are the most recent published (2026/27). See how much vet school costs for the full picture across the UK.
How does UCLan select students?+
UCLan (University of Lancashire) Vet School selects through a multi station multiple mini interview (mmi), usually six to ten stations, with no separate admissions test. selection runs through application assessment, an online contextual questionnaire, a selection panel review of your questionnaire, personal statement and reference, then the mmi. A Multiple Mini Interview of usually six to ten stations, held at the Preston Campus between December and April. UCLan's BVMS is a new programme working towards RCVS accreditation, with a formal RCVS inspection for full approval expected in 2028 when the first cohort completes, so confirm the current accreditation position before you apply. We prepare you for exactly this format in our vet school interview guide.
Official UCLan resources
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