Best universities for Veterinary sciences (2026)
13 UK universities teaching Veterinary sciences 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 Cambridge Cambridge, East of England · TEF Gold | 63 | £40k |
| 2 | University of Liverpool Liverpool, North West · TEF Gold | 62 | £44.5k |
| 3 | University of Bristol Bristol, City of, South West · TEF Silver | 56 | £43.5k |
| 4 | University of Edinburgh Scotland | 54 | £41k |
| 5 | Hartpury University Forest of Dean, South West · TEF Gold | 54 | — |
| 6 | Royal Veterinary College Camden, London · TEF Silver | 52 | £42.5k |
| 7 | University of Nottingham Nottingham, East Midlands · TEF Silver | 52 | £40.5k |
| 8 | Anglia Ruskin University Cambridge, East of England · TEF Gold | 51 | £25.5k |
| 9 | University of Surrey Guildford, South East · TEF Silver | 51 | — |
| 10 | University of Glasgow Scotland | 45 | £41.5k |
| 11 | Middlesex University Barnet, London · TEF Silver | 42 | £26k |
| 12 | Harper Adams University Telford and Wrekin, West Midlands · TEF Gold | 40 | £26k |
| 13 | Scotland's Rural College Scotland | 38 | — |
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.
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What is the best university for Veterinary sciences?
On our measures University of Cambridge ranks first for Veterinary sciences, followed by University of Liverpool, University of Bristol, University of Edinburgh. Rankings depend on what matters to you, so compare pay, jobs and satisfaction.
Which university's Veterinary sciences graduates earn the most?
University of Liverpool: typical earnings of £44.5k five years after graduating (HMRC tax records).