UK vet school
SRUC (Scotland's Rural College) Vet School
Scotland's first new veterinary school in over 150 years. SRUC's five-year BVSci is delivered at its Aberdeen campus and is built to meet RCVS accreditation guidelines, with a strong rural and farm-animal focus.
Entry requirements and fees checked against SRUC (Scotland's Rural College) 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 SRUC Vet School
SRUC (Scotland's Rural College) launched the BVSci Veterinary Science degree at its Aberdeen (Craibstone) campus, Scotland's first new veterinary school in over 150 years. The five-year programme uses a distributed model of veterinary education with a lecture-free final year based in clinical practice, and a strong commitment to rural and remote communities, farm and large animals.
The BVSci covers anatomy, physiology, animal behaviour and welfare, clinical practice and surgical techniques, with hands-on training across farm animals, equids, companion animals, exotics and wildlife. A distinctive feature is the distributed model, with a lecture-free final year spent on intra-mural rotations with partner practices. As with all UK vet students, candidates complete the standard extra-mural studies (EMS), and the school emphasises rural and remote practice.
Accreditation
RCVS accreditation in progress, not yet granted; designed to meet RCVS guidelines
Degree awarded
BVSci (Bachelor of Veterinary Science)
Campus
Aberdeen (Craibstone estate)
First intake
October 2024 (45 students)
Selection
Written application review (three forms due 22 October), then panel interview
Places
Rest of UK and Republic of Ireland places limited to 10%
SRUC entry requirements
| Location | SRUC's Aberdeen campus, Scotland |
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| Course length | 5 years |
| Typical A level offer | ABB from three A levels including at least one science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths), alongside the GCSE requirements below. Scottish applicants: AABBB at Higher including at least two sciences, plus BB at Advanced Higher including one science. |
| Contextual offer | Under SRUC's Contextual Admissions Policy the minimum entry requirement is BBB at A level including one science (Scottish applicants: BBBBB at Higher plus BB at Advanced Higher), taking into account personal and educational circumstances and geographical location. |
| GCSEs | At least five GCSEs at grades A (9) to C (4) including English at grade C (4) and Mathematics at grade B (6) (Scottish equivalent: five National 5 passes A to C including Mathematics at B and English at C). |
| Work experience | Recent and relevant vocational experience is required, covering large and small animals and veterinary practice, but no minimum amount is specified. It is submitted on a Vocational Experience Summary, alongside a Letter to the Head of School and a personal reference form, all by 22 October. |
| How they select | Applications are reviewed in writing first (UCAS application plus a Vocational Experience form, a Letter to the Head of School and a personal reference); shortlisted applicants are invited to interview. |
| Interview format | Shortlisted applicants have a two way interview with a selection panel that follows an interview checklist and discusses your Vocational Experience Summary and Letter to the Head of School. SRUC's BVSci is working towards RCVS accreditation, which has not yet been granted, so confirm the current position before you apply. |
SRUC international entry requirements
International applicants to SRUC (Scotland's Rural College) Vet School must meet equivalent academic grades and an English language requirement.
| International qualifications | IB Diploma 34 points with 6,6,5 at Higher Level, two of which must be sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics), plus Standard Level English at 4 and Maths at 5. Irish Leaving Certificate H1, H2, H2, H3, H3 at Higher level including at least two sciences (approximately 420 points), with Junior Cycle English and Maths at Merit or above. |
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| English language | SRUC's general undergraduate degree requirement is IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, taken within 24 months of the course start date; no BVSci-specific figure is published. |
SRUC veterinary medicine tuition fees
| UK / home fee | Scotland £1,820 per year; rest of UK £9,790 per year (2026/27). Graduate-entry route £18,500 per year. |
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| International fee | No international fee is published for the BVSci. |
SRUC's published international fee (£17,000 for 2026/27) covers HNC, HND, BA and BSc courses only. The BVSci is described as focused on Scottish, Irish and UK-domiciled students, so contact SRUC before applying from overseas. 2027/28 fees are not yet published; SRUC says they are likely to increase.
Common questions
What A levels do you need for SRUC?+
SRUC (Scotland's Rural College) Vet School typically asks for ABB from three A levels including at least one science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths), alongside the GCSE requirements below. Scottish applicants: AABBB at Higher including at least two sciences, plus BB at Advanced Higher including one science. A contextual offer of Under SRUC's Contextual Admissions Policy the minimum entry requirement is BBB at A level including one science (Scottish applicants: BBBBB at Higher plus BB at Advanced Higher), taking into account personal and educational circumstances and geographical location may be available. At GCSE: At least five GCSEs at grades A (9) to C (4) including English at grade C (4) and Mathematics at grade B (6) (Scottish equivalent: five National 5 passes A to C including Mathematics at B and English at C). Requirements are confirmed each cycle on the university's own pages (verified for 2027 entry).
What are the international entry requirements for SRUC?+
SRUC (Scotland's Rural College) Vet School accepts IB Diploma 34 points with 6,6,5 at Higher Level, two of which must be sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics), plus Standard Level English at 4 and Maths at 5. Irish Leaving Certificate H1, H2, H2, H3, H3 at Higher level including at least two sciences (approximately 420 points), with Junior Cycle English and Maths at Merit or above. English language requirement: SRUC's general undergraduate degree requirement is IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, taken within 24 months of the course start date; no BVSci-specific figure is published. Read our guide for international applicants to UK vet school.
How much does it cost to study veterinary medicine at SRUC?+
UK/home tuition is Scotland £1,820 per year; rest of UK £9,790 per year (2026/27). Graduate-entry route £18,500 per year.. International tuition is No international fee is published for the BVSci. SRUC's published international fee (£17,000 for 2026/27) covers HNC, HND, BA and BSc courses only. The BVSci is described as focused on Scottish, Irish and UK-domiciled students, so contact SRUC before applying from overseas. 2027/28 fees are not yet published; SRUC says they are likely to increase. See how much vet school costs for the full picture across the UK.
How does SRUC select students?+
SRUC (Scotland's Rural College) Vet School selects through applications are reviewed in writing first (ucas application plus a vocational experience form, a letter to the head of school and a personal reference); shortlisted applicants are invited to interview. Shortlisted applicants have a two way interview with a selection panel that follows an interview checklist and discusses your Vocational Experience Summary and Letter to the Head of School. SRUC's BVSci is working towards RCVS accreditation, which has not yet been granted, so confirm the current position before you apply. We prepare you for exactly this format in our vet school interview guide.
Official SRUC resources
Go straight to SRUC (Scotland's Rural College) Vet School's own pages for the current requirements, fees and application details.
Related reading
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Sources (2027 entry)
- https://www.sruc.ac.uk/course-catalogue/veterinary-science/bvsci-veterinary-science/
- https://www.sruc.ac.uk/study-with-us/find-apply-for-your-course/fees-funding/higher-education-fees-and-funding/higher-education-fees/
- https://www.sruc.ac.uk/international/international-students/entry-requirements/english-language-requirements/
- https://www.sruc.ac.uk/connect/about-sruc/sruc-schools/school-of-veterinary-medicine-and-biosciences/about-us/accreditations-and-recognitions/
- https://www.sruc.ac.uk/all-news/sruc-welcomes-first-cohort-of-veterinary-degree-students/
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