Veterinary Nursing Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc

C,C

C,D,D

EITHER: CC in two A Level subjects including: Biology OR: CDD in three A Level subjects including: Biology at grade C We also require a 'pass' in the science practical for each subject, where taking the English curriculum. Two AS Levels at relevant grades would be accepted in place of the further (non-Biology) A Level subject. General Studies is not accepted.

Not accepted

See 'Scottish Advanced Higher'.

offer-merit: 6.0, offer-pass: 39.0

Diplomas must be Science-based and include a minimum of 15 Level 3 credits in Biology. All units must be passed and Merit must be achieved in at least 6 of the Biology credits. It is expected that applicants undertaking the Access to HE Diploma will normally be returning to education after a period of at least three years absence. If have extenuating circumstances which mean you do not fulfil this please contact the Admissions team on admissions@rvc.ac.uk before you submit your application.

(Only in addition to other qualifications). A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 (C) including: English Language; 4-3 in Combined Sciences/CD in Science (Double Award) OR 4/C in Science or Additional Science or one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics.; Mathematics. Scottish applicants must have at least five National 5s at grade C including: English Language; Biology, Chemistry or Physics; Mathematics.

C

C,D

Advanced Higher in Biology at grade C In addition to: EITHER A second Advanced Higher at grade D and 2 Highers at grade C or above OR 4 Highers at grade C or above. Applicants must have at least five National 5s at grade C including: English Language; Biology, Chemistry or Physics; Mathematics. If you have bypassed one or more of these subjects at National 5, you will need this subject/grade at Higher level.

Pass the IB Diploma with 443 in the Higher Level subjects, including Biology at grade 4. Our standard offer is based on specific subject-grade requirements, rather than a total points score. Where candidates have not taken GCSEs or an equivalent qualification prior to the IB Diploma, they will need a minimum of grade 4 in: SL Mathematics; SL English A Lang-Lit. Mathematical Studies cannot be accepted in lieu of Mathematics.

The following Level 3 Extended Diplomas are accepted with specific unit requirements (see the RVC website for details): Pearson 'Applied Science' or 'Applied Science (Biomedical Science)'. Pearson 'Animal Management'; City & Guilds 'Animal Management (Science)'.

including H4 in Biology. If not achieved at H4 or H5 as part of the above, O4 required in: English; Mathematics.

C

D

Applicants who have achieved this qualification with grade C will be accepted with one A Level in Biology at grade C. Alternatively: Applicants who have achieved this qualification with grade D will be accepted with two A Levels including: Biology at grade C; A further A Level at grade D (excl. General Studies). Two AS Levels at grade D would be accepted in place of the further A Level subject.

P1,P1

P1,P2,P2

EITHER: P1, P2, P2 in three Principal Subjects including Biology OR: P1, P1 in two Principal Subjects including Biology.