UK vet school
Harper and Keele Vet School
Harper and Keele is the UK's most recently opened vet school, uniquely combining the resources of two universities and integrating students with agriculture students at Harper Adams.
Verified against Harper and Keele 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 Harper and Keele Vet School
Harper & Keele Veterinary School is a joint venture between Harper Adams University (Shropshire) and Keele University (Staffordshire), delivering a five-year BVetMS. Its first cohort began in 2020 and the pioneer cohort graduated in 2025; students study across both partner campuses, which sit about 23 miles apart and are connected by a free shuttle bus.
Teaching is split between the two host campuses, with students typically travelling to the second campus about one day per week (lectures can be livestreamed). Years 1 to 3 cover foundation sciences and clinical preparation, year 4 delivers clinical medicine and surgery, and year 5 is dedicated to clinical rotations. The school uses a distributed model of clinical delivery, with workplace-based placements hosted by veterinary practice partners rather than a single university teaching hospital.
Accreditation
Full RCVS accreditation (granted 2025); AVBC reciprocal recognition
Degree awarded
BVetMS (Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery)
First cohort
2020 (pioneer cohort graduated 2025)
Campuses
Harper Adams (Newport, Shropshire) and Keele (Staffordshire)
Selection
Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)
UCAS deadline
15 October
Harper and Keele entry requirements
| Location | Harper Adams and Keele University campuses. |
|---|---|
| Course length | 5 years |
| Typical A level offer | AAA with grade A in Biology or Chemistry, a second science subject at grade A, and a third subject of your choice at grade A. |
| Contextual offer | Contextual applicants receive a two-grade reduction from the standard A level offer (AAA to ABB). |
| GCSEs | At least five GCSEs at grade A (7) including Science and Additional Science (or Biology and Chemistry), with at least grade B (6) in English Language, Mathematics and Physics (where taken as a separate GCSE). |
| Work experience | No stipulated minimum number of weeks. The focus is on the insights gained rather than hours. A Vocational Experience form must be submitted or the application will not progress. |
| How they select | All applications assessed and scored, taking into account the personal statement, references, work experience and entrance qualifications. SAQ required. Station based (MMI) interviews including animal handling. |
| Interview format | Interviews are station based (MMIs) designed to assess the various attributes of applicants, including animal handling. |
Harper and Keele international entry requirements
International applicants to Harper and Keele Vet School must meet equivalent academic grades and an English language requirement.
| International qualifications | IB Diploma 36 points with 6,6,6 at Higher Level including the required science subjects. |
|---|---|
| English language | IELTS 7.0 in each component, taken at the same sitting. |
Harper and Keele veterinary medicine tuition fees
| UK / home fee | £9,790 per year (2026/27) |
|---|---|
| International fee | £33,000 per year (2026/27) |
Common questions
What A levels do you need for Harper and Keele?+
Harper and Keele Vet School typically asks for AAA with grade A in Biology or Chemistry, a second science subject at grade A, and a third subject of your choice at grade A. A contextual offer of Contextual applicants receive a two-grade reduction from the standard A level offer (AAA to ABB) may be available. At GCSE: At least five GCSEs at grade A (7) including Science and Additional Science (or Biology and Chemistry), with at least grade B (6) in English Language, Mathematics and Physics (where taken as a separate GCSE). Requirements are confirmed each cycle on the university's own pages (verified for 2026 entry).
What are the international entry requirements for Harper and Keele?+
Harper and Keele Vet School accepts IB Diploma 36 points with 6,6,6 at Higher Level including the required science subjects. English language requirement: IELTS 7.0 in each component, taken at the same sitting. Read our guide for international applicants to UK vet school.
How much does it cost to study veterinary medicine at Harper and Keele?+
UK/home tuition is £9,790 per year (2026/27). International tuition is £33,000 per year (2026/27) See how much vet school costs for the full picture across the UK.
How does Harper and Keele select students?+
Harper and Keele Vet School selects through all applications assessed and scored, taking into account the personal statement, references, work experience and entrance qualifications. saq required. station based (mmi) interviews including animal handling. Interviews are station based (MMIs) designed to assess the various attributes of applicants, including animal handling. We prepare you for exactly this format in our vet school interview guide.
Official Harper and Keele resources
Go straight to Harper and Keele Vet School's own pages for the current requirements, fees and application details.
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