Best universities for Veterinary medicine and dentistry (2026)
9 UK universities teaching Veterinary medicine and dentistry as a full-time degree, ranked on graduate pay, jobs, student satisfaction, students staying on and entry points.
| # | University | Score | Salary 5 yrs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Liverpool Liverpool, North West · TEF Gold | 63 | £44.5k |
| 2 | University of Surrey Guildford, South East · TEF Silver | 59 | — |
| 3 | University of Bristol Bristol, City of, South West · TEF Silver | 56 | £43.5k |
| 4 | University of Cambridge Cambridge, East of England · TEF Gold | 54 | £40k |
| 5 | Royal Veterinary College Camden, London · TEF Silver | 47 | £42.5k |
| 6 | University of Glasgow Scotland | 47 | £41.5k |
| 7 | University of Edinburgh Scotland | 46 | £41k |
| 8 | University of Nottingham Nottingham, East Midlands · TEF Silver | 40 | £40.5k |
| 9 | Scotland's Rural College Scotland | 39 | — |
How the score works: universities are compared within each subject on salary five years after graduating (27%), the share in work or further study (18%), student satisfaction (18%), students staying on (13.5%), typical UCAS points (13.5%, compared within each nation) and the TEF rating (10%, England). 50 is typical. Figures: Discover Uni (Office for Students, HESA), National Student Survey, Graduate Outcomes, HMRC LEO earnings; full-time first degrees.
Questions
What is the best university for Veterinary medicine and dentistry?
On our measures University of Liverpool ranks first for Veterinary medicine and dentistry, followed by University of Surrey, University of Bristol, University of Cambridge. Rankings depend on what matters to you, so compare pay, jobs and satisfaction.
Which university's Veterinary medicine and dentistry graduates earn the most?
University of Liverpool: typical earnings of £44.5k five years after graduating (HMRC tax records).