Veterinary Medicine
Studying to become a vet is challenging wherever you choose to do it, but the Cambridge course offers the most diverse and rewarding veterinary education experience possible. Cambridge provides a uniquely supportive environment in which to learn, succeed and enjoy your university years.
Our veterinary school has a long tradition of producing the finest veterinary graduates – based on a combination of teaching from some of the world’s top scientists and veterinary surgeons, alongside a focus on practical skills.
- UCAS Code: D100
- Campus Code: 4
- Duration: 6 years
- Places per year: 2-3
Entry requirements
Minimum offer level
A-Level: A*AA
IB Diploma: 41-42 points, with 776 at Higher Level
Please also read our Entry Requirements page.
Subject requirements
You will need A Levels/IB Higher Levels (or the equivalent) in:
- Chemistry
- At least one of Biology, Mathematics, or Physics.
Most applicants for Veterinary Medicine at Cambridge have at least three science/mathematics A Levels.
If you’re studying Mathematics at IB Higher Level, we recommend Analysis and Approaches for the most competitive application, however Applications and Interpretations will also be considered.
Other Requirements
Work experience is not a requirement, but some experience is useful to understand the profession and what is required of its members. We recommend that you have at least two weeks of work experience, if possible. This can be clinical work experience (shadowing working vets) or take place in any commercial or charity animal setting – for example, farms, pet shops, rescue shelters.
Why Trinity Hall?
As a Veterinary Medicine student at Trinity Hall, you’ll be part of a small and friendly community that benefits from separate Directors of Studies for the pre-clinical and clinical stages to ensure you are supported across different forms of learning.
Our interdisciplinary environment gives you opportunities to connect with students across related subjects, from attending regular talks hosted by the Natural Sciences Society to taking part in the MedVet Society, which brings medical and veterinary students together across all six years through events and collaborations across Cambridge.
Our academics
Director of Studies
Veterinary Medicine at Cambridge
Admissions process
Written work
None required.
Admissions assessment
All applicants for Veterinary Medicine are required to take the Engineering and Science Admissions Test (ESAT) at an authorised assessment centre. You must register in advance for this test.
Please see the University’s admissions test page for more information.
Interviews
Two interviews of around 25 minutes each. These will focus on candidates’ aptitude in science/maths subjects, as well as discussion of any work experience. While we will ask about clinical cases you have seen, or any additional reading in science, maths or Veterinary Medicine, we will not expect you to know any detailed information normally taught as part of a university veterinary course.
