Program Overview

Equine and Veterinary Bioscience (with integrated year in industry)

Course Overview

This unique course will provide you with a solid understanding of core concepts in veterinary medicine, including immunology, disease processes and the diagnosis and treatment of disease in a range of species. Dedicated theoretical and practical classes will place special emphasis on the physiology of the horse. Teaching, including some led by veterinary surgeons, will help frame your understanding within the practical context.

Modules

Year 1

• Cell Biology *
• Disease Diagnosis and Control
• Domestic Animal Anatomy and Physiology
• Genetics, Evolution and Diversity
• Skills for Animal, Equine and Veterinary Bioscientists in Equine Exercise Physiology *

Year 2

• Animal Breeding: Genetics and Reproduction
• Applied Nutrition of Livestock, Horses and Companion Animals *
• Immunology
• Research Methods *
• Veterinary Health

Year 3

• Integrated Year in Industry

Year 4

• Behaviour and Welfare of Domesticated Animals
• Research Project *
• Veterinary Infectious Diseases
• Veterinary Pharmacology and Disease Control

Careers

Equine and Veterinary Bioscience provides a broad scientific foundation which will prepare you for a wide range of career opportunities in equine and animal science, animal welfare, research and development, advisory and technical support work, and education, in the UK and overseas.

Teaching & Learning

You will be taught through a variety of methods including lectures, seminars, workshops, practicals, field visits and lab work. You will receive thorough training in concepts, research and methodology relating to equine science.

Assessment

You will be assessed through a range of methods including essays, practical exercises and reports, presentations, posters, lab reports, exams, portfolios, reflective diaries, feed analysis and / or rationing exercises, magazine articles, webpages and podcasts.

Typical Entry Requirements

• UCAS Tariff: 128 - 104
• A Levels: ABB-BCC with B in Biology
• GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4): English or Welsh, Science and Mathematics
• BTEC National Diploma: DDD-DDM in a specified subject
• International Baccalaureate: 30-28 with 5 points in Biology at Higher Level
• European Baccalaureate: 75%-65% overall with 7 in Biology
• English Language Requirements: See our Undergraduate English Language Requirements for this course. Pre-sessional English Programmes are also available for students who do not meet our English Language Requirements.

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Statistics

• 93% of students were satisfied overall with their course.
• 92% of students say teaching staff have supported their learning well.
• 95% in work or doing further study 15 months after the course.