Entrance Requirements for Direct / Non-JUPAS Applicants
In addition to the University General Entrance Requirements, applicants must satisfy the following BVM-specific entrance requirements in order to be considered for admission.
Academic Requirements:
We require high levels of achievement in English, Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry in IB, GCE or equivalent. Qualifications that are not listed will be considered on a matching scale of IB, GCE or equivalent mode of entry on a case-by-case basis. As a general guideline, CityU entry qualifications obtained after 12 or 13 years of schooling (primary and secondary) are usually recognised. You may check the minimum requirement “By Country / Region / Test” via https://www.cityu.edu.hk/admo/admissions/international-admissions#sidebar-title-1
| Qualifications | Minimum Entrance Requirements |
|---|---|
| GCE |
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| IB |
The ‘English A’ subject may be ‘Language English A: literature’ or ‘English A: language and literature’ subject * For Mathematics, both Analysis and Approaches (AA) and Applications and Interpretation (AI) are acceptable. |
An alternative to GCE/GCSE English or IB English is a TOEFL score of 600 (paper-based test) or 100 (Internet-based test) or an overall IELTS score of 7.
Applications by graduates and current students completing a degree programme at a University in Hong Kong or overseas will be considered on a case-by-case basis. However, applicants must be able to demonstrate competencies in English*, Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry to levels equivalent to those specified above.
For non-academic requirements please refer to the Non-Academic Requirements page.
* The English requirement is a TOEFL score of 600 (paper-based test) or 100 (Internet-based test) or an overall IELTS score of 7 or levels equivalent to those specified above (other acceptable English Test).
Competitive Scores
As competition varies from year to year, the competitive scores below serve only as a reference. Consideration will be given to other factors, such as English proficiency, applicant statement and interview performance. We may consider applicants with lower academic scores if they have sufficient animal-handling work experience.
| Indicative scores/ grades | |
| IB | ≥ 40 |
| GCE - AL / IAL | Three Grade A or above in the pre-requisite subjects (English, Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry) |
Scoring Scale of GCEAL and IAL
| Level | A* | A | B | C | D | E | Fail |
| Score | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Selection Process
Shortlisting:
Applicants will be shortlisted based on their Academic Score.
- IB and GCEAL/IAL: calculated from the latest academic results available at the time of application which are the predicted scores for final-year secondary school applicants; the unweighted sum of English, Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry grades
- Other internationally recognised secondary school qualifications: a comparable formula focusing on English, Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry
- Tertiary applicants: the latest overall grade point average (GPA) or average marks available at the time of application, also taking into consideration whether or not the study programme is related to veterinary medicine with priority given to applicants transferring from veterinary or closely veterinary-related studies (such as medicine or animal science)
Interview:
Shortlisted applicants will be invited by email for an admissions interview. The interview is intended to explore the applicant's motivation for studying veterinary medicine at CityU. The interview panel meets before the interviews to standardise the assessment of applicant responses and to ensure that applicants are evaluated fairly and consistently.
For more details, please refer to Admissions Interview.
Offers:
Candidates are ranked based on their Interview Scores, and the Interview Score cut-off for direct applications is determined based on various factors, including the number of shortlisted applicants, interviewees’ performance, acceptance rates in previous years, offer acceptance status in the current year, etc. Offers are given to applicants above the cut-off. Firm offers are given to applicants with confirmed high school leaving examination results or GPA and confirmed English language test results. Conditional offers are given to applicants with predicted examination scores or pending English language test results, and conditional offers are confirmed when the required examination and test results are available.
Quota:
Before the annual student admissions selection process begins, the BVM Admissions Committee assesses and implements the admission quota set by the University Admissions Committee. The BVM Programme targets admission of 30 local students each year.
Appeal:
The BVM Admissions Committee adheres to the BVM entrance requirements published on the College website. Candidates are selected according to their academic score, applicant statement, animal work or animal volunteer experience, interview score, in conjunction with the approved BVM intake quota. If there is compelling reason for an appeal, this shall be submitted to the BVM Admissions Committee. The appeal letter shall specify and explain the basis of the appeal and provide supporting evidence. The BVM Admissions Committee will evaluate the appeal statement and the evidence provided in light of the original application package, and take a vote for candidate reconsideration for admissions. The decision will be made within two weeks of receiving the appeal letter, and the BVM Programme Leader and the Dean will be informed. The candidate will be notified of the final decision of the appeal within 30 days.
Remarks: Grade appeal of non-local public examination results (i.e. General Certificate of Education (GCE) System (GCEAL/IAL and GCSE) and International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma or equivalent) is NOT the basis of appeal for BVM admission decision. If candidates request the examiner to re-mark the subject grade(s) to meet the offer conditions, s/he should email the BVM Admission Committee via adm.bvm@cityu.edu.hk for information immediately. They should notify the BVM Admission Committee immediately from the date of publication of the re-marked results for reconsideration of their applications, but NOT to submit an appeal request against his/her examination results.