Two campuses, one degree. BVetMed years 1–2 are taught at Camden, central London. Years 3–5, including clinical training, move to Hawkshead, Hertfordshire. Plan your accommodation and budget for both locations, not just London.
Key Facts — Royal Veterinary College
- BVetMed Fee
- ~£47,960/yr≈£240,000 over 5 years
- Other Programmes
- From £26,000/yrVet Nursing, Bioscience, MSc routes
- IELTS Requirement
- 6.5no sub-score below 6.0; verify per course
- BVetMed Length
- 5 yearsCamden (yrs 1–2) + Hawkshead (yrs 3–5)
- Founded
- 1791UK's oldest veterinary school
- Federation
- University of Londonconstituent college
- Application Route
- UCASundergraduate; postgrad via RVC direct
Tuition Fees for Nepali Students
The BVetMed international tuition fee was approximately £47,960 per year for 2025–26 (source: rvc.ac.uk). Fees increase annually, so verify the current rate directly before applying. Over the full 5-year programme, total tuition reaches approximately £240,000 — this is genuinely one of the most expensive single qualifications available in the UK, and should be weighed carefully against your financial capacity.
At NPR 195/GBP, the first-year fee alone converts to approximately NPR 93.5 lakhs. RVC's other programmes — Veterinary Nursing, Bioveterinary Sciences, and one-year MSc routes such as Wild Animal Health — start from around £26,000/year and are worth exploring if BVetMed's full cost isn't realistic.
Frequently Asked Questions
5 years full-time. Years 1–2 at Camden, London; years 3–5, including clinical training, at Hawkshead, Hertfordshire.
BVetMed was ~£47,960/year for 2025–26 (~£240,000 total over 5 years). Other programmes start from ~£26,000/year. Fees increase annually — verify current rates directly.
General minimum IELTS 6.5, no sub-score below 6.0 — verify the exact requirement for your specific programme, as clinical courses sometimes set higher thresholds.
Your first-year tuition fee plus £13,761 (London maintenance, for the Camden years), held 28 consecutive days in a UKVI-approved Nepali bank before your visa application.
Yes — BSc Veterinary Nursing, BSc Bioveterinary Sciences, and one-year MSc programmes like Wild Animal Health, all at substantially lower fees than BVetMed.
A limited number of international scholarships exist, varying by year — confirm current awards directly given BVetMed's high competition. GREAT and Chevening scholarships also apply where eligible.
BVetMed and undergraduate programmes apply via UCAS; postgraduate applies directly through RVC. HOA guides every stage free.
The Graduate Route visa gives 2 years unrestricted UK work. Practising as a vet also requires separate registration with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS).
Suits students with genuine, well-prepared interest in veterinary medicine and the financial capacity for a 5-year, high-cost programme. HOA provides free, unbiased shortlisting before you commit.