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Veterinary Medicine

Veterinary Medicine at Cambridge gives you the core scientific knowledge and clinical skills needed to be a successful veterinary professional

Veterinary Medicine at Cambridge is special for several reasons. The relatively small size of the year group (approx. 70 students) means you will receive significant individual attention and build strong relationships with other students and staff. During the first three years, you learn the core scientific knowledge and skills, before continuing to three years of clinical studies at the Department of Veterinary Medicine. The third year of the course provides a unique opportunity to specialise in your choice of subject, typically (but not always) taken from the Natural Sciences course. More information about the course is available on the University website.

Veterinary Medicine at Murray Edwards

Murray Edwards is extremely supportive to its veterinary students. We typically admit 4–6 undergraduates per year, which means we have around 16 pre-clinical and 16 clinical vets in the College at any one time. We have a highly experienced group of supervisors who are well placed to guide you through the course. The College also has a thriving Veterinary Society and several travel grants and awards that can be used to fund overseas veterinary placements. 

Typical offer

A Level: A*AA 

IB: 42 (776)

Required subjects

A Level: A Level in Chemistry and one of A Level Biology, Mathematics or Physics 

IB: HL Chemistry and one of HL Biology, Mathematics or Physics

Admissions assessment

Applicants are required to take the Engineering and Science Admissions Test (ESAT). You must register in advance for this test.

Written work

Applicants are not required to submit written work.