Application processes for Veterinary Medicine and Science / Nutrition and Dietetics

Important information

Places on the BVMSci (Hons) Veterinary Medicine and Science and BSc (Hons) Nutrition and Dietetics degrees are limited, therefore University of Surrey have selection processes in place. The application and selection processes are set out in the below steps. Students must progress through each stage of the process to successfully join BVMSci (Hons) Veterinary Medicine and Science or BSc (Hons) Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Surrey.

When you apply to study with us, please bear in mind that you will be required to select an alternative progression degree from the Life Sciences pathway.

Please note: BVMSci (Hons) Veterinary Medicine and Science is not available for progression from the ISC January intake.

Student support

We are fully committed to supporting all our students in their journey to studying at University of Surrey. Expert teaching staff will equip you with the skills you need to tackle the challenges of studying at a top UK university, and other Centre faculty will be on hand to help you adjust to life in a new country.

Additionally, students aiming for progression to these degrees will be offered information and preparation sessions prior and during the International Foundation Year.

Application process stages

There are a number of stages in the process outlined below at which point the University of Surrey will either accept or reject students. If accepted at each stage, students can continue with the process. If rejected at any stage, students will be unable to progress to their chosen degree and will be offered their alternative progression degree (subject to achieving the required grades).

Students must progress through each of the below stages of the process to successfully join BVMSci (Hons) Veterinary Medicine and Science / BSc (Hons) Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Surrey.

BCMSci (Hons) Veterinary Medicine and Science process

Step 1: Before starting the International Foundation Year (May-August)

May/June: Offer-holders invited to an online information session about the application process.

August: All confirmed students invited to UCAS preparation session online hosted by the International Study Centre.

Step 2: Induction week at the International Study Centre (September)

Students start the International Foundation Year. During induction week, students will have a face-to-face session about the UCAS application process and personal statement information.

Step 3: UCAS application deadline (October)

UCAS application deadline is 15th October.

As stated in offer letters, students must show evidence of 4 weeks animal related work experience, including a week in general veterinary practice by the UCAS application deadline. This work experience should be completed prior to arriving at the International Study Centre.

Students will be either be accepted or rejected at this stage:

Accepted? – student continues with process
Rejected? – student is unable to progress to BVMSci (Hons) Veterinary Medicine and Science – alternative progression degree offered (subject to meeting the required grades).

Step 4: Preparation for the Situational Judgement Test (October)

Information session on the Situational Judgement Test takes place in centre. Practice tests are also sent to students via email.

Step 5: Online questionnaire and Situational Judgement Test (October)

Online questionnaire and Situational Judgement Test take place.
Students will be either be accepted or rejected at this stage:

Accepted? – student continues with process
Rejected? - student is unable to progress to BVMSci (Hons) Veterinary Medicine and Science – alternative progression degree offered (subject to meeting the required grades).

Please note: University of Surrey will do their best to review academic eligibility before sending the questionnaire. However, due to time constraints, there may be cases where they have been unable to do so prior to sending the questionnaire. These applicants may still be rejected for not meeting entry requirements at a later date.

Step 6: Preparation for Multiple Mini Interview (October/November)

Interview support session takes place in centre.

Step 7: Multiple Mini Interview (November-January)

Multiple Mini Interview takes place online.

Students will be either be accepted or rejected at this stage:

Step 8: Conditional offer and progression grades (January-May)

January-March: Students who reach this stage of the process will now receive their conditional offer from the University of Surrey.

May: Final progression grades released. If students have achieved the required grades, they will receive an unconditional offer from the University of Surrey. Students will begin BVMSci (Hons) Veterinary Medicine and Science at the university in September.

BSc (Hons) Nutrition and Dietetics process

Step 1: Before starting the International Foundation Year (May-June)

Offer-holders invited to an online information session about the application process.

Step 2: Induction week at the International Study Centre (September)

Students start the International Foundation Year. During induction week, students will have a face-to-face session about the application process and personal statement.

Note for January starters: this stage will take place in January.

Step 3: During the International Foundation Year (October)

Students are offered a range of opportunities to learn and practice soft skills, volunteer and attend field trips.

Note for January starters: this stage will take place in February.

Step 4: Visit to the School of Biosciences and Medicine (November)

Students take part in a visit to the School of Biosciences and Medicine and meet previous International Study Centre students who have progressed to BSc (Hons) Nutrition & Dietetics.

Note for January starters: this stage will take place in March.

Step 5: Preparation for personal statement (February)

Personal statement writing session will take place for all students (September and January starters).

Step 6: Personal statement deadline (April)

Personal statement submission deadline for all students (September and January starters), approximately end of April.

Accepted? – student continues with process
Rejected? - student is unable to progress to BSc (Hons) Nutrition & Dietetics – alternative progression degree offered. Alternative progression degrees include BSc (Hons) Nutrition and BSc (Hons) Nutrition and Food Science, subject to achieving the required academic and English progression grades.

Step 7: Interview and conditional offer (May)

All students (September and January starters) are invited to interview.

Accepted? – student receives conditional offer from the University of Surrey
Rejected? - student is unable to progress to BSc (Hons) Nutrition & Dietetics – alternative progression degree offered. Alternative progression degrees include BSc (Hons) Nutrition and BSc (Hons) Nutrition and Food Science, subject to achieving the required academic and English progression grades.

Step 8: Progression grades and unconditional offer (June-August)

Final progression grades released. If student has achieved the required grades, they will receive an unconditional offer from the University of Surrey.