UCAS Questions

[Erin Hanger]

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This is my second application cycle and I've decided to apply for most of my choices through VMCAS, but I will be using UCAS to apply to 4 schools in the UK. My question is how to determine the equivalence of my bachelors degree to the UK degree options. Anybody run into this before?
I have a Bachelors of Arts in History with a minor in Latin and I'm currently working on an associates degree in Biology.
I tried finding information about this on the UCAS website but didn't find anything and they don't have an email.

 

[supershorty]

I'm not familiar with that at all, but your best bet is to give them a call. There is a phone number listed on their website: How can we help?

However, that application service appears to be geared toward undergraduate work more than anything else. Are you sure it's what you need to be using - and are the programs you're intending to apply to accredited with AAVMC? At least some programs allow you to use either UCAS or VMCAS (Edinburgh, for example).

 

[Future Emo Veterinarian]

I'm not familiar with that at all, but your best bet is to give them a call. There is a phone number listed on their website: How can we help?

However, that application service appears to be geared toward undergraduate work more than anything else. Are you sure it's what you need to be using - and are the programs you're intending to apply to accredited with AAVMC? At least some programs allow you to use either UCAS or VMCAS (Edinburgh, for example).

I’m using both VMCAS and UCAS services too with two bachelors degrees. I’m using VMCAS specifically for schools that are UK on VMCAS, while schools like Surrey, Nottingham, and Cambridge are not.

I am also trying to figure them all out. I’m going to try to reach someone who has experience with the program. I emailed Surrey for instance for some help.

 

[supershorty]

while schools like Surrey, Nottingham, and Cambridge are not.

Surrey and Cambridge are both not accredited with AAVMC, so I'd strongly consider that if you're intending to work in the US post-graduation. The process of getting licensed in the states is a much more arduous ordeal if you attend a program that isn't accredited.

 

[Future Emo Veterinarian]

Surrey and Cambridge are both not accredited with AAVMC, so I'd strongly consider that if you're intending to work in the US post-graduation. The process of getting licensed in the states is a much more arduous ordeal if you attend a program that isn't accredited.

I don’t plan on coming back to the US if I can.