UK vet school
Liverpool Vet School
The equine department is particularly strong at Liverpool, giving it appeal to those wishing to become an equine vet, and it offers an innovative Veterinary Conservation Medicine BSc intercalation.
Verified against Liverpool 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 Liverpool Vet School
The University of Liverpool's School of Veterinary Science was established in 1904, making it the oldest veterinary school within a UK university. It offers the five-year BVSc and is internationally accredited, with strong equine facilities and a Small Animal Teaching Hospital at its rural Leahurst campus on the Wirral.
The BVSc begins with foundational science and professional skills at the central Liverpool campus (years 1 to 3), before moving to the Leahurst clinical campus on the Wirral (years 4 to 5). Students complete clinical rotations split across production animal, equine and small-animal practice, plus extra-mural studies in commercial practice and a final-year elective. An optional intercalation year (including a study-abroad option) is available.
Accreditation
RCVS, EAEVE, AVMA, AVBC and SAVC accredited
Degree awarded
BVSc (Bachelor of Veterinary Science)
Established
1904, the oldest UK university vet school
Campuses
Liverpool city (years 1 to 3); Leahurst, Neston, Wirral (years 4 to 5)
Selection
Pre-recorded interview (six 4-minute questions)
UCAS deadline
15 October
Liverpool entry requirements
| Location | Liverpool, England |
|---|---|
| Course length | 5 years |
| Typical A level offer | AAA: Biology (or Human Biology) at grade A, Chemistry at grade A, and a third subject of your choice at grade A (excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking). If Chemistry is taken at AS rather than A level (grade B or above), the second A level must be another academic science (Physics, Mathematics, Geography, Geology or Psychology). |
| Contextual offer | Eligible applicants may receive up to a two-grade reduction in the entry requirements. |
| GCSEs | At least five GCSEs at grade 7 (A) including two sciences (from Biology, Chemistry and Physics, or dual award science), with at least grade 6 (B) in English (Language or Literature) and Mathematics. |
| Work experience | A minimum of three weeks (15 days), gained within the five years before the application deadline; at least one week must be in veterinary practice or a core-species commercial animal setting. |
| How they select | No personal statement and no SAQ. Shortlisting on academic criteria plus declared work experience, followed by interview. |
| Interview format | To be shortlisted, applicants must meet the academic criteria and have declared their work experience on the online questionnaire. Interviews are staggered over November to December, and Liverpool has typically favoured MMI style interviews. |
Liverpool international entry requirements
International applicants to Liverpool Vet School must meet equivalent academic grades and an English language requirement.
| International qualifications | IB Diploma 36 points overall with grade 6 at Higher Level in Biology, Chemistry and one other subject. |
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| English language | IELTS 7.0 overall with no component below 7.0 (or PTE Academic 69, no component below 69). |
Liverpool veterinary medicine tuition fees
| UK / home fee | £9,790 per year (2026/27) |
|---|---|
| International fee | £44,850 per year (2026/27) |
Common questions
What A levels do you need for Liverpool?+
Liverpool Vet School typically asks for AAA: Biology (or Human Biology) at grade A, Chemistry at grade A, and a third subject of your choice at grade A (excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking). If Chemistry is taken at AS rather than A level (grade B or above), the second A level must be another academic science (Physics, Mathematics, Geography, Geology or Psychology). A contextual offer of Eligible applicants may receive up to a two-grade reduction in the entry requirements may be available. At GCSE: At least five GCSEs at grade 7 (A) including two sciences (from Biology, Chemistry and Physics, or dual award science), with at least grade 6 (B) in English (Language or Literature) and Mathematics. Requirements are confirmed each cycle on the university's own pages (verified for 2026 entry).
What are the international entry requirements for Liverpool?+
Liverpool Vet School accepts IB Diploma 36 points overall with grade 6 at Higher Level in Biology, Chemistry and one other subject. English language requirement: IELTS 7.0 overall with no component below 7.0 (or PTE Academic 69, no component below 69). Read our guide for international applicants to UK vet school.
How much does it cost to study veterinary medicine at Liverpool?+
UK/home tuition is £9,790 per year (2026/27). International tuition is £44,850 per year (2026/27) See how much vet school costs for the full picture across the UK.
How does Liverpool select students?+
Liverpool Vet School selects through no personal statement and no saq. shortlisting on academic criteria plus declared work experience, followed by interview. To be shortlisted, applicants must meet the academic criteria and have declared their work experience on the online questionnaire. Interviews are staggered over November to December, and Liverpool has typically favoured MMI style interviews. We prepare you for exactly this format in our vet school interview guide.
Official Liverpool resources
Go straight to Liverpool Vet School's own pages for the current requirements, fees and application details.
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