Just saw this
thread discussing entry to vet med through BTEC and here are the requirements for RVC (credit to
@Zoe101! for the post)
Qualifications below are considered on top of existing GCSEs.
Level 3 Extended Diploma (reformed syllabus)
Applied Generals
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science / Applied Science (Biomedical Science): DDM overall with Distinctions in:
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Principles and Applications of Science I (90)
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Principles and Applications of Science II (120)
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Science Investigation Skills or Contemporary Issues in Science (120)
Candidates must also achieve at least Merits in two of the following units:
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Applications of Organic Chemistry; Applications of Inorganic Chemistry; Practical Chemical Analysis (120)
In addition:
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Applied Science: at least three units from Group A must be taken
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Applied Science (Biomedical Science): at least four units from Group A must be taken
Tech Levels
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Animal Management (1080): DDM overall with Distinctions in:
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Animal Biology (120)
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Practical Skills in Animal Science (60)
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Animal Metabolism (60)
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Animal Breeding and Genetics (120) or Animal Welfare and Ethics (120) with Merit in the other
City & Guilds Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Animal Management (Science)*: D / DDM overall with Distinctions in:
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Biological Systems of Animals
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Theory Exam (2)
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Synoptic Assessment (1) or (2) with Merit in the other
Level 3 Extended Diploma (unreformed syllabus)
Pearson Animal Management (2010 syllabus) QCF
DDM overall, with Distinctions in:
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Fundamentals of Science
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Chemistry for Biology Technicians or Understand the Principles of Chemistry for Biological and Medical Science
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Understand the Principles of Animal Biology
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Understand Animal Anatomy and Physiology
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Undertake an investigative project in the land-based sector.
Pearson Applied Science (2010 syllabus) QCF
DDM overall, with Distinctions in:
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Genetics and Genetic Engineering
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Physiology of Human Body Systems or Physiology of Human Regulation and Reproductions
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Using Statistics in Science or Informatics in Science
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Two of: Biomedical Science Techniques; Chemical Laboratory Techniques; Chemistry for Biology Technicians