Program Overview

BSc (Hons) Veterinary Bioscience (accelerated programme)

Overview

This course aims to provide the scientific grounding and work experience needed to support graduate entry into Veterinary Medicine courses. It would also interest those wishing to move into other animal-related professions.

Course Key Info

• UCAS code: D303
• Institution code: H12
• Duration: 2 years full-time (accelerated)
• Location: Harper Adams University campus

Entry Requirements

• Typical offer: AAB at A-level, to include Biology and Chemistry
• Full requirements: Use the drop-down tool to select the qualifications you have or are working towards to see what grades would be required for access to this programme.

Course Modules

Year 1

• Animal Biology (A4001HF) | 20
• Animal Husbandry and Management (A4002HF) | 20
• Animal Health (A4003HF) | 20
• Evolution, Genetics and Behaviour (A4004HF) | 20
• Skills for the Animal Scientist (A4006HF) | 10
• Introduction to Animal Welfare and Ethics (A4005HF) | 20
• Professional Development | 10
• Physiology of Body Systems (HF) | 20
• Animal Medicines and Preventative Animal Health (HF) | 20
• Animal Diseases (HF) | 20

Year 2

• Applied Nutrition (HF) | 20
• Musculoskeletal Dysfunction | 20
• Farmed Animal Health and Genetics | 20
• Applied Animal Health (HF) | 20
• Advances in Animal Diseases and Population Health (HF) | 20
• Current Trends in Animal Sciences (HF) | 20
• Pain Biology and Management | 20
• Research Skills and Review project | 40

Teaching and Assessment

• The course uses teaching methods including lectures, tutorials, case studies, and practical sessions.
• Online resources will also support your learning.
• A range of different methods will be used to assess your learning, including written coursework, practicals, online tests, laboratory reports, and presentations.

Careers

• The grounding provided in both science and applied animal studies opens up opportunities in many areas.
• It could provide an opportunity to progress to Veterinary Medicine through the graduate entry route, subject to your performance and to the requirements of any vet school you might apply to.
• Further opportunities include working in veterinary pharmaceutical companies that produce animal health products, or in the animal nutrition or biotechnology industries, or in a research capacity.
• You would also be well qualified to work as an animal health inspector for a local authority or Defra.

Fees and Costs

• The latest fees for this course can be found in our fees and funding section.
• You will also find course-related costs, specific to this course in the Fees and Charges PDF.