UK vet school
Glasgow Vet School
Founded in 1451 and a Russell Group member, Glasgow combines a spiral, integrated curriculum and a pioneering peer support network in a city ranked among the top ten in the world and number one for friendliness and affordability.
Verified against Glasgow Vet School's own pages for 2026 entry. Always confirm the current requirements on the university's own pages, as they change each cycle.
About Glasgow Vet School
The University of Glasgow's School of Biodiversity, One Health and Veterinary Medicine delivers the five-year BVMS, based mainly at the 80-hectare Garscube campus a few miles from the main Gilmorehill campus. A Russell Group university, Glasgow's facilities include an award-winning Small Animal Hospital with MRI, CT and radiotherapy, plus equine and production-animal services.
The BVMS uses a spiral curriculum that revisits topics with increasing clinical focus across a Foundation Phase (years 1 to 2), Clinical Phase (years 3 to 4) and a lecture-free Professional Phase (year 5) centred on small-group clinical work. A vertical theme of professional and clinical skills runs throughout, supported by Extra-Mural Studies placements. Students may intercalate after year 2 or 3 for an additional BSc.
Accreditation
RCVS, AVMA, EAEVE and Australian Veterinary Boards Council accredited
Degree awarded
BVMS (Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery)
Typical intake
Approx. 135 students per year
Campus
Garscube (a few miles from the Gilmorehill campus)
Selection
Online assessment then interview (December to February)
UCAS deadline
15 October
Glasgow entry requirements
| Location | University of Glasgow, West End of Glasgow, Scotland |
|---|---|
| Course length | 5 years |
| Typical A level offer | AAA including Chemistry and Biology at grade A, plus a third academic subject (it need not be a science; General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted). |
| Contextual offer | Scottish adjusted offer of AABBB at Higher plus BB at Advanced Higher through Access Glasgow / Reach; no separate reduced A level profile is published. |
| GCSEs | GCSE English (Language or Literature) at grade B (5) and GCSE Mathematics or Physics at grade B (5). |
| Work experience | A minimum of one week's veterinary practice experience is recommended (companion and farm animal); broader animal handling is encouraged but framed as 'not a checklist'. Virtual work experience is accepted. |
| How they select | Interview. No SAQ required. |
| Interview format | Candidates seriously considered for admission to the BVMS programme will normally have an interview before a final decision is reached. Members of the Admissions Committee conduct these interviews between December and February each year. During the interview you will be asked questions about your work experience (in person or virtual), your hobbies and interests and how you plan and cope with your schoolwork. The school assesses the breadth of candidates' knowledge of what working with livestock and companion animals and their owners entails, and examines personal attributes which demonstrate responsibility, self-motivation, a caring ethos and resilience. You should be aware of any current topical veterinary issues. The interview is kept as friendly and informal as possible. |
Glasgow international entry requirements
International applicants to Glasgow Vet School must meet equivalent academic grades and an English language requirement.
| International qualifications | IB Diploma 38 points including 6,6,6 at Higher Level with Chemistry and Biology at HL, and Mathematics or Physics and English at minimum SL 6. |
|---|---|
| English language | IELTS 7.0 overall with no sub-test below 7.0, taken within the last two years. |
Glasgow veterinary medicine tuition fees
| UK / home fee | Scotland £1,820 per year; rest of UK £9,790 per year (2026/27) |
|---|---|
| International fee | £37,350 per year (2026/27) |
Common questions
What A levels do you need for Glasgow?+
Glasgow Vet School typically asks for AAA including Chemistry and Biology at grade A, plus a third academic subject (it need not be a science; General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted). A contextual offer of Scottish adjusted offer of AABBB at Higher plus BB at Advanced Higher through Access Glasgow / Reach; no separate reduced A level profile is published may be available. At GCSE: GCSE English (Language or Literature) at grade B (5) and GCSE Mathematics or Physics at grade B (5). Requirements are confirmed each cycle on the university's own pages (verified for 2026 entry).
What are the international entry requirements for Glasgow?+
Glasgow Vet School accepts IB Diploma 38 points including 6,6,6 at Higher Level with Chemistry and Biology at HL, and Mathematics or Physics and English at minimum SL 6. English language requirement: IELTS 7.0 overall with no sub-test below 7.0, taken within the last two years. Read our guide for international applicants to UK vet school.
How much does it cost to study veterinary medicine at Glasgow?+
UK/home tuition is Scotland £1,820 per year; rest of UK £9,790 per year (2026/27). International tuition is £37,350 per year (2026/27) See how much vet school costs for the full picture across the UK.
How does Glasgow select students?+
Glasgow Vet School selects through interview. no saq required. Candidates seriously considered for admission to the BVMS programme will normally have an interview before a final decision is reached. Members of the Admissions Committee conduct these interviews between December and February each year. During the interview you will be asked questions about your work experience (in person or virtual), your hobbies and interests and how you plan and cope with your schoolwork. The school assesses the breadth of candidates' knowledge of what working with livestock and companion animals and their owners entails, and examines personal attributes which demonstrate responsibility, self-motivation, a caring ethos and resilience. You should be aware of any current topical veterinary issues. The interview is kept as friendly and informal as possible. We prepare you for exactly this format in our vet school interview guide.
Official Glasgow resources
Go straight to Glasgow Vet School's own pages for the current requirements, fees and application details.
Related reading
Weigh Glasgow against the alternatives and plan the rest of your application.
Applying to Glasgow?
We help you decide whether Glasgow is right for you, and prepare for exactly how it selects. Guidance comes from Dr Rebecca, a qualified vet.
← Compare all twelve schools
Book a free call with a qualified vet
Talk through where you are with Dr Rebecca and leave with a strategic plan for your vet school application. Honest advice, with no pressure and no cost.