UK vet school
Royal Veterinary College
The RVC was voted the world's leading veterinary school in 2019 and offers world leading scientific and clinical training within the diversity of the University of London.
Verified against Royal Veterinary College's own pages for 2026 entry. Always confirm the current requirements on the university's own pages, as they change each cycle.
About RVC Vet School
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC), a constituent college of the University of London, delivers the five-year BVetMed across its Camden campus in central London and the Hawkshead campus in Hertfordshire. A world-leading veterinary research institution, the RVC's degree is recognised by the RCVS, EAEVE, AVMA and the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council.
The standard BVetMed runs full-time over five years. The early years (1 to 2) are taught mainly at the Camden campus, after which students move to Hawkshead for the clinical years (3 to 5), home to the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals, alongside off-site placements. Students complete 26 weeks of Clinical Extra-Mural Studies across years 3 to 5, with an optional intercalated route adding a year.
Accreditation
RCVS, EAEVE, AVMA and AVBC accredited
Degree awarded
BVetMed (Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine)
Campuses
Camden (London) and Hawkshead (North Mymms, Hertfordshire)
UCAS code
D100 (D101 for the six-year intercalated route)
Selection
Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)
RVC entry requirements
| Location | London. Camden Campus and Hawkshead Campus, Potters Bar. |
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| Course length | 5 years |
| Typical A level offer | AAA including Biology (grade A) and Chemistry (grade A) plus a third A level at grade A that does not overlap with Biology or Chemistry and is not General Studies. |
| Contextual offer | ABB (with an A in Biology or Chemistry) for applicants who meet the Widening Participation criteria. |
| GCSEs | At least five GCSEs at grade 7 (A) including 7-7 in Combined Science or AA in Science (Double Award) (or Biology and Chemistry); GCSE Mathematics and English Language are also required. |
| Work experience | 140 hours obtained within the 18 months before the application deadline: 70 hours (about 10 full days) in one or more veterinary practices, plus 70 hours in non-clinical settings with live animals. |
| How they select | Personal statement not used. A scored supplementary questionnaire (SAQ), then a multiple mini interview (MMI) plus an observed group task. |
| Interview format | Approximately 35 to 40 percent of applicants are interviewed. Interviews are in MMI format, with an observed group task that, combined with the MMIs, gives an overall score used to make offers. |
RVC international entry requirements
International applicants to Royal Veterinary College must meet equivalent academic grades and an English language requirement.
| International qualifications | IB Diploma 36 points with 6,6,6 at Higher Level including Biology and Chemistry (contextual offer 655 with a 6 in Biology or Chemistry). Many country-specific qualifications are accepted, for example three AP exams at 555 including Biology and Chemistry. |
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| English language | IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with at least 6.5 in each component. |
RVC veterinary medicine tuition fees
| UK / home fee | £9,790 per year (2026/27) |
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| International fee | £50,360 per year (2026/27) |
Common questions
What A levels do you need for RVC?+
Royal Veterinary College typically asks for AAA including Biology (grade A) and Chemistry (grade A) plus a third A level at grade A that does not overlap with Biology or Chemistry and is not General Studies. A contextual offer of ABB (with an A in Biology or Chemistry) for applicants who meet the Widening Participation criteria may be available. At GCSE: At least five GCSEs at grade 7 (A) including 7-7 in Combined Science or AA in Science (Double Award) (or Biology and Chemistry); GCSE Mathematics and English Language are also required. Requirements are confirmed each cycle on the university's own pages (verified for 2026 entry).
What are the international entry requirements for RVC?+
Royal Veterinary College accepts IB Diploma 36 points with 6,6,6 at Higher Level including Biology and Chemistry (contextual offer 655 with a 6 in Biology or Chemistry). Many country-specific qualifications are accepted, for example three AP exams at 555 including Biology and Chemistry. English language requirement: IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with at least 6.5 in each component. Read our guide for international applicants to UK vet school.
How much does it cost to study veterinary medicine at RVC?+
UK/home tuition is £9,790 per year (2026/27). International tuition is £50,360 per year (2026/27) See how much vet school costs for the full picture across the UK.
How does RVC select students?+
Royal Veterinary College selects through personal statement not used. a scored supplementary questionnaire (saq), then a multiple mini interview (mmi) plus an observed group task. Approximately 35 to 40 percent of applicants are interviewed. Interviews are in MMI format, with an observed group task that, combined with the MMIs, gives an overall score used to make offers. We prepare you for exactly this format in our vet school interview guide.
Official RVC resources
Go straight to Royal Veterinary College's own pages for the current requirements, fees and application details.
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