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.
Entry requirements and fees checked 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; recognised by AVBC (Australasia), SAVC (South Africa) and Singapore AVS
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. A pass in the science practical endorsement is required where taken; General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted. |
| Contextual offer | No reduced BVMSci profile is published. Surrey's university-wide contextual offer is typically two A level grades lower (one grade through In2Surrey), with required subjects not reduced; contextual applicants can also apply for the BVMSci with foundation year (CCC). |
| 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; an online questionnaire forms part of shortlisting, and some animal-related experience before the course is encouraged but not essential. |
| How they select | No work experience requirement. Shortlisting uses an online questionnaire (sent 20 October, due midday 27 October 2026), then an online multiple mini interview. |
| Interview format | An online MMI of seven pre-recorded questions of four minutes each, completed within a four day window between November 2026 and January 2027. There is no admissions test. |
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 | £10,050 per year (2027 entry) |
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| International fee | £44,900 per year (2027 entry) |
Surrey increases overseas fees by 4% for each later year of study (rounded up to the nearest £100); UK fees rise in line with government-regulated increases.
Common questions
What A levels do you need for Surrey?+
Surrey Vet School typically asks for AAA including Biology and Chemistry. A pass in the science practical endorsement is required where taken; General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted. A contextual offer of No reduced BVMSci profile is published. Surrey's university-wide contextual offer is typically two A level grades lower (one grade through In2Surrey), with required subjects not reduced; contextual applicants can also apply for the BVMSci with foundation year (CCC) 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 £10,050 per year (2027 entry). International tuition is £44,900 per year (2027 entry) Surrey increases overseas fees by 4% for each later year of study (rounded up to the nearest £100); UK fees rise in line with government-regulated increases. See how much vet school costs for the full picture across the UK.
How does Surrey select students?+
Surrey Vet School selects through no work experience requirement. shortlisting uses an online questionnaire (sent 20 october, due midday 27 october 2026), then an online multiple mini interview. An online MMI of seven pre-recorded questions of four minutes each, completed within a four day window between November 2026 and January 2027. There is no admissions test. 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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