2006-12-20 23:25:36 · 14 answers · asked by Trisha M 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
A- Level’ subjects. Obviously the course is a demanding one and it is science-based and this is reflected in the subjects you are required to take and the grades expected. The grades needed are usually a minimum of 2 A’s and a B. These are higher than I believe is required for a doctor but again this is simply a way of keeping the numbers of people applying down. Chemistry is obligatory and then you can choose between physics and maths. Biology is also needed. I think in some cases you can do zoology instead if it is on offer at your school but it’s worth checking.
2006-12-20 23:27:08 · answer #1 · answered by richard_beckham2001 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to www.careerswales.com and register (2 minutes). Then click on 'up to 16', then 'career ideas' then 'a-z' You will then have 800+ jobs at your fingertips. Click on 'Veterinary Surgeon' and click on 'Full Details'. Then print off. You will actually need 3 A's because of so many candidates and so very few actual places. Also, work experience at a vet's or they won't even look at you!
Go to your careers library and look at 'Degree Course Offers 2007' by Brian Heap and it will give you possible interview questions and reasons for rejection for every course in the UK (including Vet).
2006-12-21 07:38:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Each school will have somewhat different requirements, although many of them will be consistent across universities. My recommendation is that you identifiy which veterinary medicine school you think you may like to attend and look on their website for course pre-requisites. They will tell you how many years of chemistry, biology, anatomy, etc.... and which math courses as an undergraduate student you will need to even qualify for admission to their graduate program. I know a vet who was a biology major undergraduate because that was the best fit for him.
HTH
2006-12-21 08:43:21 · answer #3 · answered by cottey girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check the ucas website:
http://search.ucas.co.uk/cgi-bin/hsrun/search/search/StateId/RGv-MoKHVd0Xrndxt8PJtUOfTGDpE-VcLc/HAHTpage/search.HsKeywordSearch.whereNext?query=1503&word=VETERINARY+SCIENCE
(may not load straight away.) click on a course then click "qualification requirements."
they tend to want AAA or AAB. sciences may help you get in - biology and chemistry are particularly useful (people usually underestimate the relevance of chemistry for this subject.) for example at bristol uni, biology and chemistry are mandatory, then they would like you to have physics or maths as a third subject. i would recommend going to some websites of unis youre interested in, then look at the undergraduate prospectus, then look at courses. then find vetinary science (if thats the course you want to do), then you can see what the entry requirements are. also, work experience would definitely look good on your CV. hope that helps
good luck!
2006-12-21 07:46:10 · answer #4 · answered by john9999999 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Biology, Maths Science and English, assuming you're going to study in the UK.
2006-12-21 07:28:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Probably English helps.
2006-12-21 07:26:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say English. Good spelling would be a start.
2006-12-21 07:37:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Biology, Chemistry and Maths- it's really comptitive so you'll need to do well in all three.
2006-12-21 08:00:16 · answer #8 · answered by sophie.clark 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
English helps !!
2006-12-21 07:26:59 · answer #9 · answered by minitheminx65 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
science and biology, its very difficult, more difficult than becoming a doctor, or so i hear. Good luck!
2006-12-21 07:39:28 · answer #10 · answered by brunelscooby 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋