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Veterinary Science

I'm exploring other career options i am interested in.
I am very passionate about animal welfare and have an interest in biology.
My a levels are biology, english, psychology and re
I know these aren't typically what you'd find in a vet science applicant but i was still wondering if i had any chance? What universities are great for this degree?

Reply 1

Knm1988

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by s1enn5

How old are your A levs?

Reply 2

s1enn5

i just started yesterday. although i am contemplating dropping one

Reply 3

Knm1988

Hi Steven - if you are planning to apply for vet med you have to do chemistry. A vet school will not accept biology on its own.

Are you a mature student?

Reply 4

Knm1988

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by s1enn5

i just started yesterday. although i am contemplating dropping one

For vet medicine my best advice would be to select schools you are interested in then look at their requirements.

For Surrey you need to have biology and chemistry and I know this applies to other universities. I completed access to higher education and they told me specifically this has to include biology and chemistry 15 credits each (1 A level each)

I would be doing 4 Alevels to AS at a minimum and 3 to A2. Pick the other two A levels for subjects you are good in and like but again check. Some may have a preference to say mathematics.

U overworked for a levels look for AAA typically so I would speak to your careers coach at school.