The veterinary degree course (BVM&S), which stands for Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery) at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies at the University of Edinburgh is broad and balanced and provides an excellent basis for subsequent specialisation in either clinical practice or research. Founded by William Dick in 1823, the Edinburgh School is one of the oldest and largest in the United Kingdom. It was incorporated in the University of Edinburgh in 1951. The reputation of the School stands high throughout the world and students from many countries have attended its undergraduate and post-graduate courses.

In the Scottish Higher Education Funding Council Teaching Quality Assessment, the School was awarded the highest possible rating of "excellent".

The School is also accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association, which means that students who graduated in July 2001 or afterwards enjoy the same status as someone who graduated from a similarly AVMA accredited establishment in the USA and Canada. Further information about working in the USA and Canada is also available.

Entry requirements for undergraduate courses
Studying Veterinary Medicine in Edinburgh is extremely popular and thus attainment of the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee that you will be offered a place.

In addition to the academic requirements, all applicants are expected to have spent some time gaining experience on farms and working with a veterinarian in practice.

The entry requirements specific to the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Medicine are:

UK Applicants

EU applicants

North American applicants

Overseas applicants

Graduate applicants

The latest versions (for 2005 entry) of our Admissions Policy & Selection Guidelines are available online, with separate documents for publicly funded and full fee applicants.

Disability statement
Veterinary Medicine is a practical subject, which requires amongst other skills, that students are able to handle and examine all animals safely and humanely and to ensure the safety of themselves and involved personnel. Applicants who have health problems or a disability, which may have an impact on their ability to carry out these or any other practical procedures, are invited to discuss this in confidence with the Admissions Office prior to making a formal application. Candidates will be considered individually and reasonable adjustments will be considered.