the bachelor of veterinary science (bvsc or bvsc; latin baccalaureus veterinariae scientiae),"bachelor of veterinary medicine" (bvetmed), or "bachelor of veterinary medicine and surgery" ("bvm&s" or "bvms") is a degree for studies in veterinary medicine in the united kingdom and some other countries. these degrees qualify one to practice as a veterinarian in the us if the degree is conferred from an american veterinary medical association (avma) accredited school and the candidate passes the north american veterinary licensing examination (navle), just as any other us and canada graduate. they are the uk's equivalent to dvm/vmd degrees; the main equalizer being licensure in the us.