§ Sir Brian MawhinneyTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what were the typical offers of A-level grades required for students wishing to 137W pursue primary degrees in (a) veterinary science and (b) medicine in universities, broken down by university, for each of the last five academic years. [59294]
§ Mr. MudieThe expected A-level grades required for entry to first degree courses in veterinary science and medicine are set out in the Universities and Colleges Entrance Guide published by the Universities and Colleges Admission Service (UCAS). Copies of the latest edition (covering 1999 entry) and those for the previous four years are available in the Library.
§ Sir Brian MawhinneyTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what were the examination failure rates for undergraduate students in universities pursuing primary degrees in(a) veterinary science and (b) medicine, broken down by (i) university and (ii) year of study for each of the last five academic years. [59296]
§ Mr. MudieInformation on first degree examination failure rates by individual course and university or year of study is not compiled centrally.
Work is currently being undertaken by the funding bodies in the UK to produce progression statistics for each institution. After a period of consultation with individual institutions, this is intended to lead to the publication next year of progression rates which will reflect the numbers of students who do not complete courses, which will include those who do so as a result of examination failure.