Official Royal Veterinary College Applicant Thread 2026

Is there a maths station at RVC... I'm really hoping there isn't because that's my worst nightmare!!!

What was he doing?

Instead of being encouraging or offering helpful prompts, he was putting down any answers and suggestions. He really stood out from the other interviewers who were really lovely. Whereas they drew me out, he made me shut up and withdraw. It was a really unpleasant experience and totally against all of the stuff RVC has said before about what what to expect. I don’t mean to scare you and hopefully you won’t have him. Most of them are really nice so please don’t worry. Good luck!!

That doesnt sound great but I guess you'll have to deal with people a bit like that as a vet, but as you say the RVC say they don't do that kind of thing. Did you get his name?

I wish I had. I’ve even considered contacting them about it, especially as everyone in my group said the same as well as others on here. It makes it a bit of a less level playing field because there are three groups doing MMIs simultaneously in different rooms and the other two groups said all six interviewers were lovely. I’ve decided against it because I don’t want to look like someone who complains (especially if I were to be the only one, although clearly others felt the same). The next interviewer actually asked me if I was ok, as I must have looked so traumatised. She was lovely. She must be used to people coming to her station, having been brutalised by this man!

How did it go? Any tips on what to expect (obviously not questions but general vibe - and also what to wear?)

My daughter received an offer to the 4 year accelerated program yesterday! She interviewed in London the first week of December!

I missed the first slide of the opening presentation that showed the number of applicants and offers in respective types of application. If anyone has a photo of the slide or can share the information, I’d really appreciate it. Thanks so much!

Hi I don't have that but I do have a load of data from freedom of information requests is there something you're after? If I don't have it I'll get a photo of it tomorrow!

Hi I don't have that but I do have a load of data from freedom of information requests is there something you're after? If I don't have it I'll get a photo of it tomorrow!

From memory, over 2,000 applicants, close to 600 interviews, around 280 offers, approx. 83 (maybe 85) students attend.

From FOI requests for data for the D100 course I have:
2024
Home students
Applicants 700
Interviews 460
Offers 85 (14% offer rate)
approx 50 enrolments
International Students
Applicants 275
Interviews 170
Offers 140 (51% offer rate)
approx 90 enrolments
*These were rounded to the nearest 5 by the RVC before sharing the data

From memory, over 2,000 applicants, close to 600 interviews, around 280 offers, approx. 83 (maybe 85) students attend.

My daughter received an offer to the 4 year accelerated program yesterday! She interviewed in London the first week of December!

Did she have A level grades? or is she a graduate?

From FOI requests for data for the D100 course I have:
2024
Home students
Applicants 700
Interviews 460
Offers 85 (14% offer rate)
approx 50 enrolments
International Students
Applicants 275
Interviews 170
Offers 140 (51% offer rate)
approx 90 enrolments
*These were rounded to the nearest 5 by the RVC before sharing the data

Here is that first slide. Do bear in mind though that this is overall and the offer rates for home students are vastly lower compared to internationals.