Bachelor of Arts [B.A] (Veterinary Medicine)
Field of Study:
£60,942/Yr
- Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Cambridge is offered on a full-time basis for a duration of 6 years.
- It is an on-campus program.
- Cambridge offers a world-class opportunity to study the scientific basis of veterinary medicine and clinical veterinary science.
- The course provides the fundamental building blocks on which to develop and excel in any veterinary field.
- A major strength of the Cambridge course is the extensive use of practical teaching and the emphasis on small-group teaching from Year 1.
- The staff includes world leaders in their field and the facilities include state-of-the-art equipment.
- This university also has one of the leading cancer therapy units in Europe with a linear accelerator used for delivering radiotherapy to both small and large animals with cancer.
- During the pre-clinical studies (Years 1-3), students are taught through lectures and practical classes (including 120 hours of dissection across the three years) in the central science departments, and college supervisions expect 20-25 timetabled teaching hours each week.
- The clinical studies teaching is a mixture of lectures (in Years 4 and 5), practicals, tutorials, supervisions, and clinical classes, with a lecture-free final year.
- Students also have to complete a minimum of 12 week’s work experience (pre-clinical extramural study) during the University vacations in Years 1 and 2 to gain knowledge of animal husbandry.
- During their clinical studies, students must complete at least 26 weeks of clinical extramural study, some of which may be undertaken abroad.
- The Department of Veterinary Medicine has an international reputation as a center of excellence and is performing world-class veterinary research.
Important Dates
Event | Application Date |
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UCAS Application Deadline For 2024 Intake | |
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | £60942 (GBP 60942) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Housing | £14486 (GBP 14486) |
Total Cost | £14486 (GBP 14486) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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2021 | £80092 (GBP 80092) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students are expected to have Mathematics to A-level (A* or A grade), Advanced Higher (A grade), Higher Level in the IB (40-42 points, with 776 at Higher Level), or another equivalent.
- Students have A Level/IB Higher Level Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics.
- Cambridge English: C1 Advanced – accepted with a minimum overall score of 193, with no element lower than 185, plus an assessment by the Language Centre.
- Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency – accepted with a minimum overall score of 200, with no element lower than 185.
- Students must be qualified in IELTS or TOEFL and PTE to get admission in this program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Students studying towards Class XII will be expected to be on course to attain at a very high level in relevant subjects. Grades expected to depend on the Board with which they are studying.
- CISCE and NIOS - Students will require scores of 90% or higher in five or more relevant subjects
- CBSE - Students will require five or more A1 grades in relevant subjects
- State Boards - Students will be considered on a case by case basis. Students will typically require scores of 95% or equivalent in five or more relevant subjects.
Offers for Class XII Students will be made conditional on achievement in Class XII and additional qualification, with different routes available depending on the Cambridge course for which they are applying. Details are given below about the offer levels for the levels to be achieved in addition to the above performance in Class XII.
- College Board Advanced Placement Tests - offers for all Cambridge courses may be made conditional on achieving grades of 5 in five or more AP Tests
- IIT-JEE (Advanced) - offers for Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Natural Sciences (Physical) may be made conditional on a rank of <2000 in the IIT JEE (Advanced)
- STEP - offers for Computer Science, Economics and Mathematics may be conditional on achievement in STEP.
Required Document List
The Documents required are:
- Resume/CV - This provides a summary of a student's experience and skills.
- Higher Secondary School Certificate - The certificate provided by the education board after completion of the Higher secondary education.
- Statement of marks - The marks statement provided by the education board.
- Financial Documentation - The Proof that shows the financial background of the student.
- Letter of Recommendation - This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
- Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
- English Language Requirement - This shows the test score of English Proficiency Exams such as IELTS, TOFEL, PTE, etc.
Career and Placement after Course
The job opportunities after the courses are:
- Veterinary Doctor
- Veterinary Surgeon
- Animal Care Specialist
- Veterinary Officer, etc.
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Cambridge Khattar Harrison Scholarship | Scholarship per student£ 5,744/Yr$5,744 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Cambridge Trust Scholarship- UG and PG 2020 | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Oxford and Cambridge Society of India (OCSI) Scholarships | Scholarship per student£ 5,624/Yr$5,624 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
BrokerFish International student scholarship | Scholarship per student£ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
QS scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific |
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