Veterinary Degrees Online

If you are seeking full-time entry you must apply through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS); there is no means of direct application. You should apply online at www.ucas.com or through your school or college. You can contact UCAS on 0870 1122200 to establish how to apply. UCAS charges an application fee, details of which are available from UCAS.

If you are seeking part-time entry, see below.

Each subject or subject-combination we offer has an individual UCAS code. Individual codes are available from UCAS at www.ucas.com Sometimes a particular course can be taken in more than one faculty, for example Psychology, Business & Management or Mathematics. This is not something to be concerned about at this stage in the application process. There is normally no difference in the study of the subject itself; what differs is the other subjects you study with it to make up your own individual degree.
Engineering admits to the individual branches: you should indicate separately through UCAS the branch(es) to which you want to be admitted.
Film & Television Studies requires that you use a Film & Television Studies UCAS code if you wish to be considered for this subject to Honours level due to limited places and high demand for the subject.
Psychology has a restricted entry system. Unless you apply for and receive an offer using a UCAS Psychology code you will not be considered as a candidate for Honours level Psychology, although it MAY be possible for you to take Psychology courses as an outside option subject to demand each year.

For more information on faculty entry and degree course structure, please see Degree programme structure.
UCAS closing dates for entry in 2009

15 October 2008: if including Dentistry, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine or applying to Oxford or Cambridge
15 January 2009: all other UK/EU applicants
30 June 2009: international (non-EU) students

You are strongly advised to meet these deadlines but if you apply late we may consider your application; UCAS will accept applications after that date, and forward these to the University. Normally all areas apart from Dentistry, Education (for the BEd Primary programme), Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Social Sciences and Law will accept applications after the appropriate closing date; however, this is not guaranteed and will depend on pressure on places and your qualifications. If you are an international applicant you should apply by the end of June in the year you wish to start study but the University will accept applications after that date.

Once your application has been received by the University and a decision has been made, you will hear from UCAS and from the University. One of three things will happen:
You may get an unconditional offer. This happens when you already have the academic qualifications which meet our requirements and the University believes that you have the potential to benefit from degree study.
You may get a conditional offer. This happens if you have not already obtained the necessary passes for entry to your chosen subject. The Admissions Officer will look at the qualifications you are taking when you apply and will make an offer based on these.
You may, if it is obvious from your form that you could not meet the necessary qualifications, be advised that we could not make you an offer.

Arts, Engineering, Sciences and Social Sciences, and the Department of Accounting & Finance aim to have all offers made by early March. All others will make decisions by the end of March.

After you have received your offer, you will be invited to the University’s Applicants’ Visit Day and it is then up to you to decide whether you wish to accept that offer or to reject it in favour of another.
Will I be interviewed?

The University does not interview students for admission to all faculties. However, an interview forms a significant part of the selection process in: Medicine; Dentistry; Veterinary Medicine; Music (for the BMus degree only); Education and Technological Education. Offers for these areas are normally made only after interview. The interview will be organised to allow you to explain what you know about that study area, and for us to get additional information about you and your suitability for your chosen programme.

If you are applying for entry to year 2 or 3 in any faculty where this is permitted you may be called for interview.
Can I change my application?

You may be able to change to another faculty if you prefer their programmes. You should contact the appropriate admissions office in the first instance (see Contacts).

Once you start your studies, if you find you have made the wrong choice of faculty and degree, you may be able to transfer to another programme. There is no guarantee that this will be possible but your Adviser of Studies will give you the assistance and guidance you require in this matter.
Is deferred entry available?

Deferred entry is NOT granted automatically. Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine and Primary Education, for example, are under such pressure that they are unable to consider applications for deferred entry and would expect you to apply in the year you wish to begin your studies. Other faculties are normally prepared to consider applications for deferred entry.
What subjects are approved for entry?

The University accepts all Highers/Advanced Highers and A-levels in fulfilment of the general entry requirements. However, you should check that you meet any specific faculty requirements. Not all subjects may be acceptable for all faculties. Subjects which contain a high proportion of common material may not both be counted. You are advised to check with the appropriate admissions office (see Contacts) before applying.
International applications

We welcome applications from international students, who should apply in the normal way through UCAS. If you would like further information on how to apply or general advice on the qualification you are offering for admission purposes, contact the International & Postgraduate Service. The University has approved agents in various countries who can assist you with your application and provide additional information on the University. To see if there is an agent in your country see: In your region

For example, the International Baccalaureate and the Scholastic Aptitude Test are recognised, and the University has guidelines which it follows for each country. As a very general guide, if your qualifications would grant entry to a similar university course in your own country, then these are almost certainly fully recognised for entry here.

Visit our International website for additional information. The entry requirements for the majority of our programmes for individual international qualifications are listed. Tel: +44 (0)141 330 8153, email: ug-international@gla.ac.uk.
English as a foreign language
Glasgow International College
Mature students

If you are 21 or over when you apply for a first degree at the University your experiences may be taken into account to allow us to modify our standard offer. The University recognises that such applicants may offer a varied range of qualifications and experiences and has therefore, where possible, established modified entry requirements. However, you cannot present qualifications gained when you were under 21 for consideration.
Part-time students

If you are seeking entry to part-time study you should contact the Assistant Director in the Recruitment, Admissions & Participation Service, tel: +44 (0)141 330 3177, email: d.porecki@admin.gla.ac.uk.
Part-time fee waivers

As part of its initiatives in extending access to higher education the government has announced that certain categories of part-time students may be eligible for assistance with the payment of fees. If you are in receipt of certain government benefits (or if you are on a low income) you may qualify for assistance.
Are alternative qualifications accepted?

The University welcomes applications from students with a wide range of qualifications.About 15% of those admitted to the University do not come straight from school with either Highers or A-levels. The University accepts a wide range of qualifications: Higher National Certificates or Diplomas; access course qualifications, vocational qualifications; study at other universities or Open University credits.

If you intend to apply with any of these qualifications check the details listed in the ‘alternative qualifications’ column within the Entry requirements section. If you can’t find details of your particular qualification then contact the appropriate admissions office: see Contacts. One guideline to bear in mind is that the qualification should be appropriate to the intended area of study. For example, it is unlikely that an HNC in Social Sciences will admit you to the Faculties of Science.

HNC and HND qualifications are accepted across a wide range of faculties including Arts, Law, Business & Social Sciences, Education, Engineering and Science. Generally speaking you will be asked to obtain a certain grade or level in your graded unit(s) (or integrative assessments or merits if an older HNQ). You will find details of the grades and specific HNQs which are recognised for entry to the different faculties and degree programmes in the ‘alternative qualifications’ column within the Entry requirements section. This column will also tell you if the particular degree programme you wish to enter requires you to have undertaken specific optional units from your HNC or HND. To find out more about the full range of HNCs and HNDs recognised for entry to the University of Glasgow, see the Entry with Higher National Qualifications entry within the Entry requirements section.

In the Faculties of Arts, and Law, Business & Social Sciences, Sciences HNC and HND holders are likely to be offered entry to Level-1 of degree programmes. In the Faculties of Science, Engineering and Education HNC holders may be offered entry to Level-1 and HND holders to Level-2. The conditions relating to these different levels of entry are also listed within the Entry requirements section.

If you are considering applying with any of the qualifications listed above and would like to find out more about study opportunities at the University of Glasgow see College to University. This website also provides details about visit opportunities to the University so you can get a feel for student life at Glasgow before you arrive or even apply!
The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) brings all qualifications in Scotland into a unified framework of credits and levels. Honours degrees are at SCQF level 10, degrees without Honours are at level 9, HND and Diploma in HE are at level 8, and HNC and Certificate in HE are at level 7. For further information, see www.scqf.org.uk

If you are seeking to use credit gained elsewhere towards a degree at Glasgow, it is the responsibility of this University to determine how much credit, if any, is relevant to any new programme being applied for.
Widening participation
Greater Opportunity of Access & Learning with Schools (GOALS)

The University is also involved in GOALS, set up to encourage university or college entry from certain schools within the area which do not commonly send many people into higher or further education. Achievement in the GOALS Top-Up Programme may lead to your being made an amended offer, which may assist your entry to the University. If you attend one of the nominated schools, a University representative will visit you to explain how the scheme can work for you.
Pre-University Summer School

The University also offers a ten-week Summer School which could offer you an additional opportunity to upgrade your qualifications to gain admission in certain faculties. Attending the Summer School may also boost your confidence and assist in ensuring that you are well-prepared for your first year at University. For further information, contact Dr D Hamilton in the Recruitment, Admissions & Participation Service, tel: +44 (0)141 330 5584 or email: d.hamilton@admin.gla.ac.uk
Access courses

The Department of Adult & Continuing Education (DACE) at the University runs special access courses for mature students. Successful completion can lead to admission to degree programmes in Arts and Social Sciences, in Sciences, Nursing and in Engineering. Students may also gain admission to the specialist degrees in Law, Social Work, Accountancy and Finance, Music (BMus) and Initial Teacher Education (ITE). Classes run for 26 weeks from September to May. You take two subjects and some are available during the day as well as in the evening. No formal qualifications are required and the University has found that students entering from this course perform well. Contact DACE on +44 (0)141 330 1830 or email access@educ.gla.ac.uk for more information; or visit Access Courses: An Introduction To University Study for Mature Students

The University is also an active member of the Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP) and has recognised SWAP courses run throughout Scotland as meeting its entry requirements. Many other UK access programmes are acceptable and you should ask the appropriate admissions office before you enrol on a course whether or not it is likely to lead to an offer of admission.