A little help regarding the Notts 6-year course

Hi there. I have a few queries regarding the 6 year veterinary medicine
course at Nottingham. For most of my life my aspiration has been to
pursue a career in veterinary medicine. However, I had a change of ideas
before starting sixth form and thought that I wouldn't be able to get As
in the Science A-levels, and that I wouldn't have much chance with it
being such a competitive field. So I took mainly arts subjects at AS and
at A2 level now am taking French, English Language and History. About a
month ago I came across the 6-year course at Nottingham and it's opened
up the possibility of me being able to do it again. However, I'm not
sure if I've considered it too late to be able to get accepted for the
course this year. I know that 6 weeks work experience is required for
application to the course, and I don't currently have the sufficient
amount. I did a week about a year ago at a small veterinary practice
which I learnt a lot from and thoroughly enjoyed.
I have also had a small amount of experience with horses and farm
animals.
I'm positive that veterinary medicine is what I want to do now, and am
already planning some more work experience for the near future (working
at stables and cattery/kennels on the weekends as well as going to a
small practice and a farm in the half-term). I was just wondering if I
stand a chance if I apply this year; if I submit a strong personal
statement (demonstrating how my previous work experience has benefited
me) as well as showing my enthusiasm at the interview. I have strong
GCSE grades (7 A*s and
4 As) and am predicted AAA in my A-levels. Also, could you tell me
roughly how many people apply to this course each year (I know 30 are
taken) as well as what the typical applicant is like? For example, have
most taken a year out to gain more work experience before applying, and
what is the typical situation of an applicant for the 6-year course? I
would highly appreciate it if you could take the time to answer my
queries. Many thanks.

Thank you for your email. Without having applied through UCAS for entry
this September or being interviewed, there is no possibility of entering
the course and all places have been filled. You will need to apply to
us through UCAS by 15th October 2007 for prospective entry in September
2008.

As this is only the second year the course has been available to apply
for it is very difficult to judge the number of applications we will
receive, considering also it is the only one of its kind. Last year we
had approximately 100 applications and interviewed 40 students. We do
not have a quota for any particular 'type' of student for this course.
We have a huge range applying to us with different backgrounds, some
mature, school leavers or graduates, some who have taken a year out,
some have A Levels, some have access courses or vocational
qualifications. All applicants are considered equally against the whole
pool of applications.

Full information about the course and entry requirements can be found
on our website at the following address...

www.nottingham.ac.uk

Kind Regards

Debbie Coutts
Admissions Officer
School of Veterinary Medicine and Science

University of Nottingham
Sutton Bonington Campus
College Road
Sutton Bonington
Leicestershire
LE12 5RD

Tel: +44 (0)115 95 16414
Fax: +44 (0)115 95 16415

www.nottingham.ac.uk/vet