SRUC School of Veterinary Medicine (Aberdeen)
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At a glance
- Location
- Aberdeen, Scotland
- Founded
- 2024 (first cohort; Scotland's first tertiary veterinary school)
- Degree awarded
- BVSci (UCAS code D100)
- Course length
- 5 years
- Home fee
- £9,790 per year (2026/27), RUK rate (Scotland-domiciled £1,820 via SAAS)
- Admissions test
- None (no UCAT)
- Work experience
- Required; no minimum amount
About SRUC School of Veterinary Medicine
SRUC's School of Veterinary Medicine in Aberdeen is the first new veterinary school in Scotland for over 150 years and welcomed its first cohort of students in 2024. The course is a five-year Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSci), with a graduate-entry route also available.
The programme is built around the RCVS accreditation guidelines. As a new degree it is working towards full RCVS accreditation, with the formal RCVS visitation taking place as the first cohort progresses through the course, so that graduates will be able to join the RCVS register. The school has a strong rural and large-animal focus, supporting Scotland's remote and rural communities. Entry is currently open to Home (Scotland and rest of UK) and Republic of Ireland applicants only.
SRUC Vet School Entry Requirements
A-Levels
ABB at A Level including one science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths). The contextual (widening-access) offer is BBB.
GCSEs
A-level route: a minimum of 5 GCSEs (grades A/9-C/4) including English at grade 4/C and Maths at grade 6/B. Scottish route: a minimum of 5 National 5 subjects (grades A-C) including Maths / Applications of Maths at grade B and English at grade C.
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Scottish Highers
5 Highers at AABBB including at least two science subjects (Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Human Biology, or Maths / Applications of Maths). Contextual offer: BBBBB.
Scottish Advanced Highers
2 Advanced Highers at BB including one science subject (Chemistry, Physics or Biology). Contextual offer: BB.
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SRUC Vet School Admissions
Unlike medicine and dentistry, SRUC (Scotland's Rural College) does not use the UCAT or any other written admissions test. Veterinary admissions instead turn on your hands-on animal and clinical work experience, your UCAS application and personal statement, and your interview.
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Work experience for SRUC (Scotland's Rural College)
No minimum amount of work experience is required. Applicants are expected to demonstrate recent and relevant practical experience, primarily with large animals (farm and horses) and in veterinary practice environments, in line with the school's rural mission. Experience is recorded in a Vocational Experience Summary submitted as part of the application, alongside a written submission to the Head of School and a professional reference.
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SRUC (Scotland's Rural College) veterinary medicine FAQs
What are the A-Level requirements for Veterinary Medicine at SRUC (Scotland's Rural College)?
ABB at A Level including one science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths). The contextual (widening-access) offer is BBB.
What are the GCSE requirements for Veterinary Medicine at SRUC (Scotland's Rural College)?
A-level route: a minimum of 5 GCSEs (grades A/9-C/4) including English at grade 4/C and Maths at grade 6/B. Scottish route: a minimum of 5 National 5 subjects (grades A-C) including Maths / Applications of Maths at grade B and English at grade C.
Does SRUC (Scotland's Rural College) require the UCAT for Veterinary Medicine?
No, SRUC (Scotland's Rural College) does not require the UCAT for entry to Veterinary Medicine.
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