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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Full Time
SEP-25
2 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Full Time
SEP-25
2 Years
If you are interested in preventing diseases and improving the health and welfare of animals based on a strong understanding of the scientific principles behind them then this is the course for you. This 2 year accelerated course has also been designed to provide the appropriate scientific grounding and work experience opportunities needed to apply for a graduate entry course in Veterinary Medicine.
What will this degree entail?This course will be based on scientific principles of biology and physiology of animals to understand the mechanisms behind their health and diseases. During the course you will study a variety of subject disciplines, including basic animal health related topics such as nutrition, biotechnology, microbiology, disease sciences and disease control strategies. In addition, you will focus on the global animal health industry, understanding the emergence and transmission of animal diseases, their risk to other animals and humans. You will spend time in our state-of-the-art teaching laboratories, on-campus farm and companion animal house applying skills whilst gaining subject specific knowledge in classroom-based studies. This course provides the opportunity to undertake work experience in different settings including but not limited to clinical practice and commercial and research Future Farm, this allows for entry requirements of veterinary medicine programmes to be met. During the course you will build and reflect on this experience, developing your personal, professional and research skills and undertake a review project.
Learning and Teaching StrategyA variety of teaching and learning methods will be used throughout the degree including lecture delivery and tutorials alongside case study-based scenarios and practical sessions. A range of online resources will be used to support the student learning journey. The course will be delivered over six semesters across two calendar years. Semester three and six will involve blended learning (allowing students to base themselves at home or remain on campus) and include a minimum of five days of intensive on-campus teaching blocks.
Please be aware that this course is limited to a maximum of 50 candidates per annum. Offers will not be made until after the UCAS on-time application deadline in January 2025.
Exam type
A levelA level:
AAB Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
AAAB Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
34 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H1,H1,H1,H2 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
D*D*D* Grades / Points required
With at least grade AB minimum in Biology and Chemistry (in any combination)
with at least grade AB in both Biology and Chemistry (in any combiantion)
At least 34 points with Biology and Chemistry at a 6 or above
With at least grades H1 and H2 in Biology and Chemistry (in any combination)
in Applied Science (all routes). All modules must be at a Distinction.
Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.
Students living in
England
£11,100 per year
Students from England
This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£11,100 per year
Students from Scotland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£11,100 per year
Students from Wales
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£11,100 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£11,100 per year
Students from Channel Islands
This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£16,500 per year
Students from International
The fee mentioned is for 2024/25 entry and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025/26 entry.
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