UK vet school
Surrey Vet School
Surrey offers 45 million pounds of state of the art facilities including an 11 million pound Veterinary Pathology Centre, one of the largest and most sophisticated of its kind in Europe, with a strong external partner network.
Verified against Surrey 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 Surrey Vet School
The University of Surrey's School of Veterinary Medicine opened in 2014 as one of the UK's newest vet schools, based at the university's campus in Guildford. It is built on an extensive partnership model with veterinary practices and research institutes and embeds a 'One Health' approach, offering a five-year BVMSci (Hons) in purpose-built facilities including a clinical skills centre and a high-containment veterinary pathology centre.
The BVMSci is an integrated five-year programme progressing from foundational science through epidemiology, pathology and a One Health approach into clinical medicine, surgery and evidence-based practice. Teaching is delivered with a network of partner practices and research institutes; the final year consists of seven four-week clinical intramural rotations, supported by 30 weeks of extra-mural studies, with professional skills developed throughout.
Accreditation
RCVS (2023) and EAEVE (2024) accredited; reciprocal recognition in AU, NZ, IE and ZA
Degree awarded
BVMSci (Hons)
Opened
2014
Campus
Guildford, Surrey
Selection
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI), online
UCAS deadline
15 October (6pm)
Surrey entry requirements
| Location | Guildford, England |
|---|---|
| Course length | 5 years |
| Typical A level offer | AAA including Biology and Chemistry. |
| Contextual offer | Contextual offers are available for eligible students and may include a grade reduction; no specific reduced profile is published. |
| GCSEs | Five GCSEs at grade 7 (A) including Chemistry and Biology (or Double Science), plus English Language and Mathematics at grade 5 (B). |
| Work experience | No work experience requirement. Surrey does not require evidence of veterinary work experience, though some animal-related experience beforehand is encouraged. |
| How they select | Personal statement considered, with the Personal Qualities Review weighted more heavily. An online questionnaire including Situational Judgement Tests categorises applicants as interview, hold or reject, followed by a Multiple Mini Interview. |
| Interview format | Interviews take place November to December. All applicants attend the University for a Multiple Mini Interview cycle lasting under one hour, assessed and independently marked against agreed criteria at each station. |
Surrey international entry requirements
International applicants to Surrey Vet School must meet equivalent academic grades and an English language requirement.
| International qualifications | IB Diploma 35 points with Biology and Chemistry at HL 6 / SL 7; European Baccalaureate 85% with 8.5 in Biology and Chemistry; Scottish Highers AAAAB with Biology and Chemistry at A. |
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| English language | IELTS 7.0 overall with 7.0 in each element. |
Surrey veterinary medicine tuition fees
| UK / home fee | £9,790 per year (2026 entry) |
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| International fee | £43,200 per year (2026 entry) |
2027-entry fees are listed as to be confirmed by Surrey; the figures shown are the most recent published (2026 entry).
Common questions
What A levels do you need for Surrey?+
Surrey Vet School typically asks for AAA including Biology and Chemistry. A contextual offer of Contextual offers are available for eligible students and may include a grade reduction; no specific reduced profile is published may be available. At GCSE: Five GCSEs at grade 7 (A) including Chemistry and Biology (or Double Science), plus English Language and Mathematics at grade 5 (B). Requirements are confirmed each cycle on the university's own pages (verified for 2027 entry).
What are the international entry requirements for Surrey?+
Surrey Vet School accepts IB Diploma 35 points with Biology and Chemistry at HL 6 / SL 7; European Baccalaureate 85% with 8.5 in Biology and Chemistry; Scottish Highers AAAAB with Biology and Chemistry at A. English language requirement: IELTS 7.0 overall with 7.0 in each element. Read our guide for international applicants to UK vet school.
How much does it cost to study veterinary medicine at Surrey?+
UK/home tuition is £9,790 per year (2026 entry). International tuition is £43,200 per year (2026 entry) 2027-entry fees are listed as to be confirmed by Surrey; the figures shown are the most recent published (2026 entry). See how much vet school costs for the full picture across the UK.
How does Surrey select students?+
Surrey Vet School selects through personal statement considered, with the personal qualities review weighted more heavily. an online questionnaire including situational judgement tests categorises applicants as interview, hold or reject, followed by a multiple mini interview. Interviews take place November to December. All applicants attend the University for a Multiple Mini Interview cycle lasting under one hour, assessed and independently marked against agreed criteria at each station. We prepare you for exactly this format in our vet school interview guide.
Official Surrey resources
Go straight to Surrey Vet School's own pages for the current requirements, fees and application details.
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