Located in the Southwest of England, Bristol Veterinary School is based just outside one of Europe’s most exciting cities. Famed for its historic architecture, creative industries and thriving music and arts scene, Bristol is big on things to do, while small enough to feel friendly.

Bristol Veterinary School is part of the University of Bristol, which is ranked the 8th best university in the UK (QS University Rankings 2026). When you study with us you’ll not only benefit from Bristol’s vibrant cultural offering and social scene but also from our rural Langford campus, with state-of-the-art facilities for training veterinary professionals.

About our courses

Bristol Veterinary School offers two undergraduate veterinary science degrees. The first is a five-year program aimed at high school leavers and the second is a four-year program aimed at those with an undergraduate degree in a science subject.

The five-year BVSc program is taught at both the city and the Langford campuses. As a student at the Langford campus, you will have access to our on-site facilities including a small animal referral hospital, a dairy farm, an award-winning clinical skills lab and purpose-built anatomy and post-mortem facilities. There is also an on-site cafe, gym, student barn and extensive gardens and green space.

Students also benefit from our unique partnerships providing the opportunity to ample experience across a wide range of species. You will have the chance to work in equine hospitals, small animal practices, the charity sector, farm animal practices and with exotic species.

When you study at Bristol, you benefit from evidence-based teaching from clinically active experts. Many of our academics are leaders in their field, whose research helps to inform national policies that can lead to developments within veterinary medicine as well as the health of animals and humans alike. In fact, Bristol is the only Veterinary School in the UK to receive a 100% 4* rating for research impact (REF 2021).

The qualification gained at Bristol is equivalent to the North American Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and the course is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).

Bristol Veterinary School’s international accreditations will equip you for a range of diverse veterinary careers all over the world, please visit the accreditation pages for further information.

University of Bristol – Veterinary Science (5 years)

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