BVM&S Interviews
BVM&S Interview information and dates
Interview Arrangements for 2024 Entry
Interviews for 2024 entry will take place in person.
The aim of the BVM&S Interview is to select candidates with the best combination of academic ability and aptitude for veterinary medical training.
The Interview will start with a welcome talk and an opportunity to ask questions, followed by a Multiple Mini Interview (MMI).
Interviews hosted at our Easter Bush Campus will include a campus tour.
| Date | Location | Fee Category* |
|---|---|---|
|
Wednesday 06 December 2023 |
Edinburgh |
Scotland Fee Rate (SFR) |
| Wednesday 13 December 2023 | Edinburgh |
Scotland Fee Rate (SFR) |
| Saturday 13 January & Sunday 14 January 2024 | Hong Kong | International, Graduate Entry |
| Tuesday 16 January 2024 | Kuala Lumpur | International, Graduate Entry |
| Wednesday 17 January 2024 | Edinburgh | England, Wales and Northern Ireland Fee Rate (RUK), Republic of Ireland Fee Rate (ROI), International |
| Friday 19 January & Saturday 20 January 2024 | Singapore | International, Graduate Entry |
| Wednesday 24 January 2024 | Edinburgh | England, Wales and Northern Ireland Fee Rate (RUK), Republic of Ireland Fee Rate (ROI), International |
| Sunday 04 February to Tuesday 06 February 2024 | San Francisco | International, Graduate Entry |
| Wednesday 07 February 2024 | Edinburgh | England, Wales and Northern Ireland Fee Rate (RUK), Republic of Ireland Fee Rate (ROI) |
| Friday 09 February to Tuesday 13 February 2024 | New York | International, Graduate Entry |
| Wednesday 28 February 2024 | Edinburgh | England, Wales and Northern Ireland Fee Rate (RUK), Republic of Ireland Fee Rate (ROI) |
| Wednesday 06 March 2024 | Edinburgh | England, Wales and Northern Ireland Fee Rate (RUK), Republic of Ireland Fee Rate (ROI) |
*While the fee categories stated will make up the majority of candidates on the days in question, candidates from other fee categories may also be invited on these dates.
Multiple Mini Interview Format
The MMI will consist of seven 10 minute stations.
Five of these stations will have an interviewer:
- Work Experience
- Career Exploration and Awareness of being a Professional
- Awareness of Animal Welfare
- Data Interpretation
- Moral/Ethical Dilemma
Each candidate will be individually interviewed at these stations.
The remaining two stations are unstaffed:
- Practical Task
- Numeracy Task (Use of calculators is not permitted)
Assessment, Decisions & Feedback
Assessment
Each interviewer assesses candidates independently. The evaluations from all stations are considered and offers made on the overall assessment of each candidate in comparison with the performance of other candidates.
Decisions
We aim to make decisions on offers by 31 March 2024.
Feedback
The School is willing to offer feedback to candidates on the outcome of their Assessment Day. Please note however, that whilst candidates will be aware of their own performance, they will have no insight into the performance of the others against whom they are competing.
As part of our commitment to widening access to the BVM&S programme, Plus Flag candidates are invited to request assistance with travel costs incurred in attending interview at our Easter Bush Campus.
Plus Flag candidates will be contacted directly with information on how to request such assistance.
From September, you can consult the University's pre-application 'Contextual Data Checker' tool for an indication of whether or not your application will be assigned a Plus Flag.