I'm 22 and considering taking up vetanarianism, but perhaps not until I'm around 30..... I already have A BA (but it is in English - obviously nothing to do with science which I know I'll need) and I am currently studying for my Masters in Human Rights. I know these subjects aren't very similar to being a vet, but I'm interested to know what I'd need to do between now and then to even consider applying when I'm older. I have ok GCSEs (Bs in Maths and Science, As in English) but I didn't take any science A Levels, will I need to do some, perhaps evening classes?
I currently volunteer at my local RSPCA but this is only on a dog walking, cat sociallising and cleaning up mess rota.
Also what uni's should I look at?
2006-09-18 03:59:26 · 9 answers · asked by samdawsoniow 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
One of the most respected veterinary schools in the world is Bristol University. I did some stats on applicants some years ago and this is what I found out.
There were over 900 applications
81 places were offered
51 places were accepted.
All these applicants had three A grades at A-level.
Competition is very stiff for this uni.
You would need Biology, Chemistry and Maths. but as you are going to wait a few years then add to that Physics and any other science based A-level you can get.
Go to your local vets or PDSA and ask if you can do voluntary work for them on a weekend. This will look good on your application.
Be aware, Universities like mature students, they bring a balance to the learning group.
If you got a first or 2.1 in your other degree that will help. It shows the ability to learn and retain information to a very high level.
Very best of luck, I hope you achieve your ambition.
2006-09-18 08:49:05 · answer #1 · answered by LYN W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm from the UK
Am 34 and have a biology degree. BSc hons 2:1 university of Nottingham 2012.
It turns out the vet schools wanted me to do GCSEs and A levels I didn't have. So after my biology degree I did GCSE chemistry and maths lol and now I'm doing A levels biology and chemistry.
If you want vet school badly, go for it but you've got to put in some hard work -
Good luck. X
2015-05-10 10:36:43 · answer #2 · answered by kim 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds like you're from the u.k., and i'm in the u.s., so things might be slightly different here. but anyway, i'm in college to be a vet, and this is what i have to take before i get into vet school:
physics I and II
inorganic chemistry I and II
organic chemistry I and II
biochemistry
microbiology
genetics
biology I and II
eukaryotic cell biology
algebra/trigonometry
definitely having as much experience with animals as possible looks really good on your vet school application too, so definitely keep up with working at the rspca. also try and work/volunteer at places where you are under the supervision of a veterinarian, b/c that looks really good too.
2006-09-18 04:08:47 · answer #3 · answered by mighty_power7 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You'll need to do a foundation course to get your science up to scratch...mostly they're designed for people wanting to convert to medicine, but they should serve equally well for pre-vet training.
Bristol, Cambridge, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Nottingham and RVC in London are the only places in the UK that do veterinary medicine, but there are lots of other veterinary courses available.
Some places offer one year pre-vet courses, but they do still require science A levels. If you don't want to/can't afford to do the foundation science courses, you might want to consider taking A levels as adult education evening classes.
2006-09-18 07:36:31 · answer #4 · answered by lauriekins 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Only a few uni's in UK do veterinary medicine course. You really need to have at least 2 science highers(or a levels) and an advanced higher usually in physics or chemistry. Glasgow uni is one of the best but really hard to get into.They do ask for 5 highers all passed at the one sitting and never heard of them accepting mature students.
2006-09-18 04:09:43 · answer #5 · answered by mary k 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Apply to Cowes University - Isle of Wight.
You need to demonstrate an ability to answer Qs like.
What is a ballrace ? It is a Tom Cat, with a 20 yds. start with a vet.
2006-09-18 04:07:08 · answer #6 · answered by tonyflair2002 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You will need to check entry requirements of each institution you are wanting to apply to.
2006-09-18 04:10:11 · answer #7 · answered by Senorita 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should contact the royal veterinary college to find out more details, they are the best people to talk to.
2006-09-18 04:07:38 · answer #8 · answered by ♥sandpaper kisses♥ >^..^< 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A sharp knife and next doors cat
2006-09-18 04:08:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋