School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine

SQA Higher entry requirements (by end of S6)

· AAAAB Higher + BB Advanced Higher (AAAAB S5 minimum for consideration)

· Additional requirements: Higher Maths or Physics and National 5 English at grade B. Advanced Higher Chemistry and either Biology, Mathematics or Physics at grades BB.

SQA Higher adjusted entry requirements* (by end of S6)

· AABBB Higher + BB Advanced Higher (AABBB S5 minimum for consideration to include Higher Biology/Human Biology and Higher Chemistry.

· Additional requirements: If Higher Biology/Human Biology or Chemistry is attained at grade B then Advanced Higher is also required at grade B. Higher Maths or Physics and National 5 English at B. Advanced Higher Chemistry and either Biology, Mathematics or Physics at grades BB.

See Access Glasgow for eligibility.

A-Levels

AAA in three different subjects by the end of year 13 plus the GCSE requirements outlined below. A-Levels must include:

· Biology/Human Biology - Grade A

· Chemistry - Grade A

Please note that General Studies is not acceptable as a third A-Level.

GCSE

GCSE required subject requirements :

· Maths or Physics at grade B/5

· English Language or Literature at grade B/5

38 Points including three HL subjects at 6,6,6. Must include:

· Chemistry AND Biology at HL

· Mathematics or Physics at a minimum of SL6

· English at SL6

The School considers applications from graduates who have a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent (eg GPA of 3.4 or above) in a relevant subject and must demonstrate the equivalence of Chemistry and Biology (Grade A, A Level/Higher) and Maths or Physics (Grade B, GCSE/Higher) obtained within the last 6 years. These qualifications can be evidenced through the degree transcript or from prior qualifications.

Graduate applicants should be aware that due to the structure of government funding in Scotland, second first degree students are required to pay full cost tuition fees.

We recognise that it is not possible for everyone to progress to university straight from high school when they are 17 or 18. Therefore we welcome applications from mature applications. Mature applicants are expected to attain the Highers or A-Levels outlined below, which can be undertaken at Further Education Colleges. Alternatively you could consider an approved Access course. Either option would give you the qualifications to make an application but would not guarantee an offer.

Highers/A-Levels

Biology, Chemistry and either Maths/Physics at Grade A. All of the above qualifications must be taken in one sitting.

Access courses for adult returners ·

Access to Medical Studies programme, Glasgow Kelvin College

Must attain an AAA in SWAP student profile and 80%+ in all graded work

The Access to Medical Studies is offered by colleges throughout Scotland so please check that this is accepted by the veterinary programme.

· Veterinary Gateway Programme offered at the Royal Veterinary College, London.

The University of Glasgow is committed to Widening Access. We believe all applicants should have an equal chance of entry and we strive to identify talent and potential, regardless of background or life circumstance. Specific applicants will be given or considered for adjusted offers that are lower than our standard entry requirements.

Find out more about eligibility for adjusted offers and adjusted entry requirements.

Please be aware that a grade concession with adjusted results will allow the applicant to be considered for interview but does not guarantee admission to veterinary degree. Any adjustments i.e. one grade concession may be applied in either S5 or S6.

The School has set out entry tariffs (grades) that must be achieved at first sitting. This applies to all qualifications, from all countries and exam bodies.

Exceptions to this policy will be considered, where there are genuine extenuating circumstances, which may include, amongst other things, family bereavement, applicant illness, serious illnesses within the family or other significant family or personal circumstances. Applicants should notify the Veterinary Admissions team of any extenuating circumstances before the 15 October UCAS application deadline. Applicants should ideally include notification of extenuating circumstances in the UCAS application, with explicit reference in the personal statement and/or school reference. Extenuating circumstances will not be considered after the application deadline.

Where an extenuating circumstance has been properly notified to the Veterinary Admissions team, the following process will apply:

1. The Veterinary Admissions team will request appropriate documentary evidence to be provided. This may include letters from GP's, Consultants, Social Work Department, Schools or Colleges.

2. Upon receipt of appropriate documentary evidence, the Veterinary Admissions Committee will convene to consider the application.

Please be aware that submitting an extenuating circumstance application does not guarantee that you will be made an offer or that your circumstances will be accepted by the committee. Please note that we cannot indicate in advance whether an application is likely to be accepted.

Transfers from other UK veterinary degree programmes are not normally considered, except in cases of exceptional or compelling circumstances, which must be discussed and mutually agreed upon by both universities..