UK vet school
Nottingham Vet School
Nottingham is the largest vet school in the UK and uniquely includes an integrated BVMedSci awarded after the third year, saving a year of study, tuition fees and living costs.
Verified against Nottingham 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 Nottingham Vet School
The University of Nottingham's School of Veterinary Medicine and Science is based at the Sutton Bonington campus in Leicestershire, where it teaches the five-year BVM BVS in modern, purpose-built facilities. It was the first new UK veterinary school to open in 50 years, admitting its first students in 2006, and a distinctive feature is the embedded BVMedSci research degree integrated into the programme.
The course is integrated and body-system based, combining anatomy, physiology and clinical subjects from the start rather than splitting pre-clinical and clinical phases. Year 3 includes the embedded BVMedSci research project, which awards a research degree without lengthening the course, and the final year is lecture-free, built around clinical rotations. Students also complete the RCVS-required extra-mural studies, including lambing and animal-handling placements.
Accreditation
RCVS, AVMA and EAEVE accredited
Degree awarded
BVM BVS with BVMedSci
Opened
2006, the first new UK vet school in 50 years
Campus
Sutton Bonington, Leicestershire
Selection
Interview assessing motivation, communication and fitness to practise
Nottingham entry requirements
| Location | Sutton Bonington campus, Nottingham. |
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| Course length | 5 years |
| Typical A level offer | AAB with grade A in Biology (or Human Biology) and Chemistry and grade B in a third subject; a pass is required in any separately assessed science practical. Citizenship studies, critical thinking, general studies and global perspectives are excluded. |
| Contextual offer | Standard contextual offer one grade lower (ABB); enhanced contextual offer two grades lower (BBB). |
| GCSEs | Five GCSEs at grade 7 (A) including Biology and Chemistry and one of Physics or Mathematics; grade 6 (B) in Mathematics and grade 4 (C) in English Language. |
| Work experience | A minimum of five weeks: at least three weeks of animal handling and up to two weeks of customer-facing and/or teamwork experience. |
| How they select | Personal statement considered, with the Personal Qualities Review weighted more heavily. A Situational Judgement Test and online Personal Qualities Review, then an assessment day with interview, practical aptitude assessment and team working activity. |
| Interview format | Highest ranked applicants are invited to an assessment day; no student is admitted without interview and assessment. The interview lasts about 30 minutes and assesses motivation, insight, academic ability, communication and attributes. There is also a practical aptitude assessment and a team working activity in groups. |
Nottingham international entry requirements
International applicants to Nottingham Vet School must meet equivalent academic grades and an English language requirement.
| International qualifications | IB Diploma 32 points overall, or 665 in three Higher Level subjects, with HL 6 in Biology and HL 6 in Chemistry. |
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| English language | IELTS 7.5 overall with no less than 7.0 in any element. |
Nottingham veterinary medicine tuition fees
| UK / home fee | £9,790 per year (2026/27) |
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| International fee | £41,800 per year (2026/27) |
Common questions
What A levels do you need for Nottingham?+
Nottingham Vet School typically asks for AAB with grade A in Biology (or Human Biology) and Chemistry and grade B in a third subject; a pass is required in any separately assessed science practical. Citizenship studies, critical thinking, general studies and global perspectives are excluded. A contextual offer of Standard contextual offer one grade lower (ABB); enhanced contextual offer two grades lower (BBB) may be available. At GCSE: Five GCSEs at grade 7 (A) including Biology and Chemistry and one of Physics or Mathematics; grade 6 (B) in Mathematics and grade 4 (C) in English Language. Requirements are confirmed each cycle on the university's own pages (verified for 2026 entry).
What are the international entry requirements for Nottingham?+
Nottingham Vet School accepts IB Diploma 32 points overall, or 665 in three Higher Level subjects, with HL 6 in Biology and HL 6 in Chemistry. English language requirement: IELTS 7.5 overall with no less than 7.0 in any element. Read our guide for international applicants to UK vet school.
How much does it cost to study veterinary medicine at Nottingham?+
UK/home tuition is £9,790 per year (2026/27). International tuition is £41,800 per year (2026/27) See how much vet school costs for the full picture across the UK.
How does Nottingham select students?+
Nottingham Vet School selects through personal statement considered, with the personal qualities review weighted more heavily. a situational judgement test and online personal qualities review, then an assessment day with interview, practical aptitude assessment and team working activity. Highest ranked applicants are invited to an assessment day; no student is admitted without interview and assessment. The interview lasts about 30 minutes and assesses motivation, insight, academic ability, communication and attributes. There is also a practical aptitude assessment and a team working activity in groups. We prepare you for exactly this format in our vet school interview guide.
Official Nottingham resources
Go straight to Nottingham Vet School's own pages for the current requirements, fees and application details.
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