Psychology to Vet

I am currently in second year pursuing bachelors of arts in psychology in india but i really want to become a vet is there a way i can do after completing my bachelors or which vet school would aceept me pls let me know

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Original post by janvipilankar

There are just 11 veterinary schools in the UK:

• Royal Veterinary College, University of London
• University of Cambridge
• University of Liverpool
• The Royal (****) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh
• University of Glasgow
• University of Bristol
• University of Nottingham
• University of Surrey
• Harper and Keele Veterinary School
•The Aberystwyth School of Veterinary Science (in collaboration with the Royal Veterinary College)
• University of Central Lancashire

Many have "graduate entry" routes, for those with existing undergraduate degrees - although they often ask for a science-based degree. Those which do not often ask for sciences at A level (or the international equivalent).

For example, see the Veterinary Science: Accelerated Graduate Entry programme at University of Bristol (here). They stipulate: "Undergraduate bachelors degree (first or 2:1 or equivalent) in a relevant science subject. The following degrees can be accepted from any UK University: Applied Anatomy; Biochemistry; Biology; Biomedical Science; Bioveterinary Science; Cancer Biology and Immunology; Cellular and Molecular Medicine; Chemistry; Medical Microbiology; Neuroscience; Pharmacology; Physiological Science; Veterinary Nursing and Bioveterinary Science; Veterinary Nursing and Companion Animal Behaviour; Virology and Immunology; and Zoology. Other science-related degree courses, including those achieved overseas, may also be considered on a case-by-case basis" You will note that they don't mention Psychology.

University of Liverpool provide details of their Veterinary Science programme here, but it on their separate "Veterinary Science BVSc - how to apply" page (here) that they provide details for graduate applicants: "An upper second class (2.i) Honours Degree completed in the last 5 years is required together with Biology and Chemistry at A level." So they don't stipulate the degree subject, but they do stipulate Biology and Chemistry at A level (they provide further detail on that page, so so have a read, including the scope they have for "high-achieving graduates who have not completed A levels".

I suggest you carefully check the web site of each of the veterinary schools listed above, and check whether or not you will meet their requirements upon graduation.