Diversity in Veterinary Medicine

The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies is committed to widening access and welcomes applications from students with diverse backgrounds. We are keen to consider whether some applicants could benefit from being made an offer of an interview at the minimum entry requirement (the level you need to have achieved to be successful on the programme), or whether you might be eligible for additional credit in the selection process, in support of your application.

Candidates assigned with a PLUS FLAG are normally guaranteed an interview provided they achieve or are predicted to achieve the academic minimum entry requirements and are able to demonstrate an understanding of the profession in their application.

Candidates assigned with a FLAG will be considered for an offer at the standard requirement, but will receive additional consideration during the selection process

You can find further information on the University’s Widening Access policy, and use our Widening Access Online Checker to see if you meet the criteria for being either PLUS FLAG or FLAG below.

Graduates applying for our undergraduate veterinary medicine degree do not qualify for any additional consideration under our widening access offer policy unless they are care experienced or are an asylum seeker/refugee.