UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW
SCHOOL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS FROM NORTH AMERICA & CANADA
Thank you for your enquiry regarding entry to the Veterinary Degree Course at the
University of Glasgow. I have detailed some basic information but if you have any
additional questions please do not hesitate to contact us.
Glasgow – The City
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland with approximately 750,000 people in
Glasgow and the immediate surrounding areas. Glasgow is a great place to live and
study with a huge variety of things to see and do. More information on the city can be
found at http://www.seeglasgow.com and http://www.glasgowwestend.co.uk.
The University of Glasgow
The University was established in 1451 and is the fourth oldest university in the UK.
One of the larger universities in the UK with approximately 21,000 students, we have
four colleges, each bringing together the research and teaching expertise of a
number of schools and institutes. The colleges are The College of Arts, The College
of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, The College of Science and Engineering
and The College of Social Sciences. Our Veterinary School is one of only four
Veterinary Schools in Europe to gain the prized American Veterinary Medicine
Association accreditation. For further details on our Veterinary programme please
visit http://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/vet/
Tuition Fees
Details
of
the
international
tuition
fees
can
be
found
at
http://www.gla.ac.uk/scholarships/fees/, however, the fees payable for entry in
September 2015 are £25,500 per year for each of the five years, a total of £127,500.
How to Apply
North American and Canadian students should make their applications through
VMCAS and complete details can be found on their website http://www.vmcas.org.
Once you have submitted your application to VMCAS, this will be sent to us.
Academic transcripts are now part of the VMCAS application and do not need to be
sent to us separately. We do not require anything else from you. The University of
Glasgow does not require a supplemental application or an additional processing
application. Please note applications are due by 1pm on 2nd October 2014 for entry in
September 2015.
Entry Requirements
We consider applicants from North America and Canada who have completed a
minimum of 3 years of a pre-veterinary or science degree from a North American or
Canadian University. We would expect a cumulative average of 70% or a GPA
around 3.4. Subjects studied must include Organic Chemistry with lab (2 semesters),
Biology and either Mathematics or Physics. We also require some practical
experience in an animal related environment and with a veterinary surgeon. The
choice of additional courses is left to the student, however since the curriculum of a
professional school is extremely specialised, students are encouraged to make their
college years as broad as possible by selecting in the humanities and social
sciences. All course requirements must be met prior to matriculation. Exposure to
practice, research or other areas of veterinary medicine is essential and should be
documented.
Guaranteed Accommodation
Accommodation is guaranteed for all first year international students provided they
apply by 22nd August upon the year of entry. There is a wide range of
accommodation available including catered (with a meal plan) or self catered
(students prepare their own food) More information on accommodation can be found
at http://www.gla.ac.uk/services/residentialservices/
Visas
Prior entry clearance is mandatory for students coming from the US or Canada to
study in the UK. You can apply for a Visa up to three months prior to the
commencement of your study. More information can be found at
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/studyingintheuk/ or contact your local British High
Commission Office.
Interviews
Interviews will be held around February time for prospective applicants at various
locations in the USA.
PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the academic standard detailed, evidence of motivation is
required. It is essential that applicants to the Veterinary Course have a
minimum of 6 weeks work experience with at least 2 weeks with a veterinary
surgeon and have had hands on experience with farm animals.
We look for knowledge of the veterinary profession, and for experience of and
contact with a variety of animals, e.g.
1.
Attendance with a veterinary surgeon(s) (companion animal and
farm animal).
Minimum of two weeks or occasional days/weekends over a
substantial period.
2.
Experience of working on a dairy farm.
3.
Assisting on a sheep farm at lambing time.
4.
Experience working with horses, e.g. at riding stables.
5.
Experience of working in a boarding kennel or cattery.
6.
Visit to an abattoir (not essential).
7.
Any additional relevant experience, e.g. zoo, wildlife park or
laboratory etc.
The broader this experience the more favourably will any application be
viewed.