UK vet school
Harper and Keele Vet School
Harper and Keele combines the resources of two universities, integrating veterinary students with agriculture students at Harper Adams. The degree has held full RCVS accreditation since October 2025.
Entry requirements and fees checked against Harper and Keele 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 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 (from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Maths, Further Maths or Statistics), and a third subject of your choice at grade A (excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking). |
| Contextual offer | A two-grade reduction from the standard A level offer, or a one-grade reduction from other level 3 qualifications, for UK residents who live in a low-participation (POLAR4) or disadvantaged (IMD) postcode area, or who are care leavers. |
| 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, and no extra weight is given to more time on placements. The focus is on the insights gained. A Vocational Experience form, including scored reflective questions, must be submitted by midnight on Thursday 22 October 2026 or the application will not progress. |
| How they select | No SAQ. Applications are scored on academic record, references and a Vocational Experience form with scored reflective questions (due 22 October 2026), then shortlisted applicants attend multiple mini interviews (MMI). |
| Interview format | An on site multiple mini interview made up of activities of about 10 minutes each, held between November 2026 and January 2027. Alternative interview slots may not be offered. |
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, or 6,6,6 in three Higher Level subjects, including 6 in HL Biology or Chemistry and 6 in one other of Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Further Maths or Physics. Also accepted: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma D*D*D* (Animal Management or Applied Science with specified units), Access to HE Diploma with 45 level 3 credits at Distinction, SQA AA at Advanced Higher plus AABBB at Higher, and the Irish Leaving Certificate at 6 x H2 including Biology and Chemistry. |
|---|---|
| English language | Applicants without GCSE English Language at the required grade need IELTS Academic 7.0 in each component taken at the same sitting (or equivalent, e.g. TOEFL iBT 100 or PTE Academic 65 in each skill). |
Harper and Keele veterinary medicine tuition fees
| UK / home fee | £10,050 per year (2027/28) |
|---|---|
| International fee | £33,000 per year (2026/27) |
International fees for 2027/28 entry have not yet been confirmed by Keele; the figure shown is the most recent published (2026/27). Harper and Keele currently states it is unable to consider applications from students who require a Student visa.
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 (from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Maths, Further Maths or Statistics), and a third subject of your choice at grade A (excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking). A contextual offer of A two-grade reduction from the standard A level offer, or a one-grade reduction from other level 3 qualifications, for UK residents who live in a low-participation (POLAR4) or disadvantaged (IMD) postcode area, or who are care leavers 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 2027 entry).
What are the international entry requirements for Harper and Keele?+
Harper and Keele Vet School accepts IB Diploma 36 points, or 6,6,6 in three Higher Level subjects, including 6 in HL Biology or Chemistry and 6 in one other of Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Further Maths or Physics. Also accepted: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma D*D*D* (Animal Management or Applied Science with specified units), Access to HE Diploma with 45 level 3 credits at Distinction, SQA AA at Advanced Higher plus AABBB at Higher, and the Irish Leaving Certificate at 6 x H2 including Biology and Chemistry. English language requirement: Applicants without GCSE English Language at the required grade need IELTS Academic 7.0 in each component taken at the same sitting (or equivalent, e.g. TOEFL iBT 100 or PTE Academic 65 in each skill). 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 £10,050 per year (2027/28). International tuition is £33,000 per year (2026/27) International fees for 2027/28 entry have not yet been confirmed by Keele; the figure shown is the most recent published (2026/27). Harper and Keele currently states it is unable to consider applications from students who require a Student visa. 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 no saq. applications are scored on academic record, references and a vocational experience form with scored reflective questions (due 22 october 2026), then shortlisted applicants attend multiple mini interviews (mmi). An on site multiple mini interview made up of activities of about 10 minutes each, held between November 2026 and January 2027. Alternative interview slots may not be offered. We prepare you for exactly this format in our vet school interview guide.
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