Courses

BVMS

Veterinary Medicine & Surgery (Foundation Entry)

www.uclan.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/veterinary-medicine-surgery-foundation-entry-bvms

D U R ATION STA R T

6 Years September 2023

U C A S C OD E D ELIVER Y

D110 Campus Taught

Would you like to become a vet but don't have a science background? Open up the possibility of an
exciting veterinary career with our gateway to Veterinary Medicine.

Applications for 2023 entry are now closed for all students.

The Foundation Entry to Veterinary Medicine and Surgery will give you the opportunity to progress to our and other BSc (Hons)
programmes.

This course is suitable for students from a wide range of backgrounds typically under-represented in veterinary medicine.
Modules include science relevant to veterinary medicine, integrated bioveterinary sciences, and animal husbandry. They are
delivered to help prepare you to study veterinary medicine.

This gateway course is perfect if you don't have a science background or the usual academic requirements. We offer a reduced
entry tariff for those who’s life experiences may have resulted in academic challenges. .
Why Study With Us

• A bespoke course preparing you to apply to veterinary school.

• Integration of science with animal husbandry and welfare experiences.

• Focus on personal development, academic skills and support with application preparation.
What You'll Do
You’ll be embedded with the veterinary school with access to our newly developing teaching facilities.

You’ll be taught by the same academic team responsible for veterinary admissions and teaching.

You’ll be supported to develop your full potential regardless of your background.

Module Overview

Year 1

Compulsory modules

VM1035: Applied Animal Husbandry Behaviour and Welfare

VM1037: Biological, Chemical and Physical Systems for Veterinary Medicine

VMC001: Body systems and biology foundation

VMC004: Experimental design, analysis and research

VM1035: Applied Animal Husbandry Behaviour And Welfare

This module aims to provide an introduction to the major themes in applied ethology, evolution and domestication, behavioural
needs, and animal housing and husbandry systems.

VM1037: Biological, Chemical And Physical Systems For Veterinary Medicine

This module will introduce you to the major themes in biochemistry, cell and molecular biology. This includes gene regulation
and cell signalling, cell cycle and metabolism. It also covers the basics of applied medical physics.

VMC001: Body Systems And Biology Foundation

This module aims to provide you with the basic scientific principles required to underpin your studies. It includes basic elements
of veterinary anatomy and physiology and basic laboratory-based anatomy and histology practicals, all of which are presented
in a way that makes their relevance clear.

VMC004: Experimental Design, Analysis And Research

During this module, you'll study the application of scientific empiricism and be introduced to veterinary medical research. In
addition, this module will facilitate your research skills so you can propose how you would undertake your own research project
and communicate your findings.

Course Delivery
Following the pandemic, we have found that some courses benefit from a blended learning and teaching approach. Therefore,
the majority of your teaching will be face-to-face on campus aside from a small amount of online teaching where we have learnt
it works best.

95% 5%
Face-to-face Online

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes
are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation
of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject
benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback.
We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of
students.
Upcoming Veterinary Medicine Events

Top Tips For Your Veterinary Medicine (BVMS) Application

Want to know how to make you application stand out? Find out more about our new School of Veterinary
Medicine and our collaboration with our veterinary partners across the region.

 13 SEPTEMBER 2023
6.00PM - 7.00PM BST
Meet The Team

Dr Heather Bacon

Veterinary Clinical Senior Lecturer

Heather is a veterinary surgeon with extensive experience of veterinary practice across a range of
sectors including private practice, charity work and academia. Heather has worked in the UK and
internationally and has a particular interest in veterinary skills training, clinical...
Future Career As A Veterinary Surgeon
This course is designed to prepare you for further study on our 5-year Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVMS). It also offers
progression into other science and animal management careers. The course opens the door to apply for a range of health and
science-related courses.

Graduates of the BVMS course will be able to work as UK registered veterinary surgeons. Subject to successful licensing by
the RCVS.

This is a field with excellent career prospects. With >99% of veterinary graduates entering employment or further academic
study according to Higher Education Graduate Outcomes Statistics.

Our competency-based programmes aim to ease your transition into the working world. We'll ensure you're ready with the skills
and knowledge to succeed in a range of veterinary clinical and science-based careers.

The veterinary medicine and surgery degree will also prepare you for a range of science and research careers. As well as the
opportunity for further academic study.
 Entry Requirements

We will consider your educational achievements, predicted grades, work experience and personal statement. If you
don't meet the grades for your chosen course, we will consider you for other programmes.

We know that many factors can influence the grades you achieve in school or college. If your life experience has
affected your academic studies, we can take this into account. Use the UCAS Points Calculator below to check
whether you are eligible.

Unsure if you meet our entry requirements? Contact our friendly Course Enquiries team to talk through your options.

Completing Year 0 of this programme does not guarantee automatic progression to BVMS.

Our Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine & Surgery (BVMS) foundation entry programme offers a great potential entry route to our
standard BVMS programme. You'll start at Year 0, where you'll get the chance to develop and demonstrate the necessary
subject-specific knowledge and abilities to participate in the progression process.

As the course is highly competitive, to progress onto Year One of our BVMS course, you'll need to partake in the standard
application process, which requires the following:

• Meet the qualifying grade criteria in Year 0

• Apply for BVMS Year One in your first semester of Year 0

• Complete the interview selection event

• Receive an offer to join the BVMS 5-year programme

• Meet any conditional requirements of the offer

• Join the BVMS 5-year programme at the start of the next academic year

For further guidance on this process and to understand how we choose our students following the interview selection process,
please view the BVMS application guide. Despite this, widening participation is at the core of our school's mission. We can offer
a reduced entry tariff for those who's life experiences may have resulted in academic challenges. See our Contextual
Admissions page for more details.

• BBB at A2

• DDM BTEC Extended Diploma

• 5 GCSES at grade C/4 or above including Maths and English

• IELTS 6.5
Fees And Funding
2023/24

UK

First year £6,500 for the first year

Full-time £11,100 per year

International

First year £23,000 for the first year

Full-time £34,000 per year

Course Specific Optional Costs

As part of your course, there may be additional optional costs to consider that are not included within your tuition fees. You can
find out more by following the links below:
2024/25

UK

First year £9,250 for the first year

Full-time £11,100 per year

International

First year £25,000 for the first year

Full-time £37,000 per year

Course Specific Optional Costs

As part of your course, there may be additional optional costs to consider that are not included within your tuition fees. You can
find out more by following the links below:
Scholarships And Bursaries

Care Leaver Bursary

Our Care Leaver Bursary is for students who need extra support because they have been in care or are estranged
from their parents.

Estranged Student Support

Estranged Student Support Bursary is for students who need extra support because they are estranged from their
parents.

Dependants Bursary

Students with financially dependent children may be eligible for our Dependants Bursary as part of our financial
support package.

Foundation Year Bursary

Our Foundation Year Bursary Scheme is for students starting a 4 or 5 year Undergraduate Degree programme.
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The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) quality assures veterinary degrees at UK vet schools by means of
specific accreditation standards. Graduates from accredited schools join the RCVS Register as members. Allowing them
to practise veterinary surgery in the UK.

The University of Central Lancashire and the RCVS are working together to ensure that the new degree meets these
standards. And that graduates will be eligible for registration. Under the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966, veterinary degrees
must have a “recognition order” from the Privy Council before graduates can automatically be eligible for registration with
the RCVS.

The Privy Council will take advice from the RCVS on this. The process takes a number of years. Full approval cannot be
considered until the RCVS undertakes a formal inspection of the full course and its standards in 2028. This is when the
first cohort of students will have completed their degrees.

Until that time, the School is liaising regularly with the RCVS to ensure that progress towards accreditation is maintained.

Should any unforeseen issues arise, the Veterinary Surgeons Act includes a provision to help ensure that those
completing their final exams in an as-yet-unapproved degree may still be allowed to register. In that, the Privy Council
may invite the RCVS to set examinations for any students attending a non-approved UK veterinary degree course. Or
alternatively, appoint RCVS External Examiners to oversee the standard of the final year examinations. Students who
pass the RCVS-controlled examinations would then be able to register with the RCVS and practise as veterinary surgeons
in the UK. Regardless of the outcome of the degree’s accreditation process. This is in line with the arrangements for any
new veterinary degree programmes.

This course is based in the School of Veterinary Medicine

For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information

You can find regulations and policies relating to student life at the University of Central Lancashire on our student contract page
For more information on studying with the University of Central Lancashire, or for advice and guidance on how to apply visit
uclan.ac.uk/study or call our course enquiries team on 01772 892400

Date of publish: 19 08 2023

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