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.
Verified against SRUC (Scotland's Rural College) 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 SRUC Vet School
SRUC (Scotland's Rural College) has 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
September 2026
Selection
Written application review, then interview
SRUC entry requirements
| Location | SRUC's Aberdeen campus, Scotland |
|---|---|
| Course length | 5 years |
| Typical A level offer | ABB from three A levels including at least one science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics), alongside the GCSE requirements below. |
| Contextual offer | SRUC operates a contextual admissions policy under which standard entry requirements can be relaxed based on personal circumstances, educational background and location; no specific contextual grades are published. |
| GCSEs | At least five GCSEs at grades A (9) to C (4) including English and Mathematics (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, submitted via a Vocational Experience form; no minimum number of hours is specified. |
| 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 | Candidates who pass the initial written-application stage are invited to interview. The interview format is not yet published; SRUC's BVSci is a new programme designed to meet RCVS accreditation guidelines so that graduates will be eligible to register as vets (RCVS accreditation is in progress, not yet granted). |
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 overall with 6,6,5 at Higher Level, two of which must be science subjects. |
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| English language | IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5 (a UKVI-approved Secure English Language Test is required where a Student visa is needed). |
SRUC veterinary medicine tuition fees
| UK / home fee | Scotland £1,820 per year; rest of UK £9,790 per year (2026/27) |
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| International fee | £17,000 per year (2026/27) |
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 Mathematics), alongside the GCSE requirements below. A contextual offer of SRUC operates a contextual admissions policy under which standard entry requirements can be relaxed based on personal circumstances, educational background and location; no specific contextual grades are published may be available. At GCSE: At least five GCSEs at grades A (9) to C (4) including English and Mathematics (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 2026 entry).
What are the international entry requirements for SRUC?+
SRUC (Scotland's Rural College) Vet School accepts IB Diploma 34 points overall with 6,6,5 at Higher Level, two of which must be science subjects. English language requirement: IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5 (a UKVI-approved Secure English Language Test is required where a Student visa is needed). 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). International tuition is £17,000 per year (2026/27) 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. Candidates who pass the initial written-application stage are invited to interview. The interview format is not yet published; SRUC's BVSci is a new programme designed to meet RCVS accreditation guidelines so that graduates will be eligible to register as vets (RCVS accreditation is in progress, not yet granted). 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 (2026 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/
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