Veterinary Bioscience (with Placement) BSc (Hons)
Harper Adams University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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23-SEP-24

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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23-SEP-24

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4 Years

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Why should you apply to study this course? 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.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 ...Read more

Why should you apply to study this course? 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.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. The course will also introduce business management of relevance to working within animal related industries. As with other Harper Adams University degrees, a key feature of this course is a placement year where you will get an opportunity to work in an industry of your choice, enabling you to put knowledge into practice, develop your network and discover your future ambitions. In your final year you will build on this experience and conduct a specialist research project.

WUSCA ranking
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2023 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
17/81
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
5th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
33rd
Animal Science
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 75 = 25% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
25%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
85%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Animal Science graduate salary at this uni
£24,000
UK Animal Science graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
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Morgane
02 Mar 24

A great location to study for both people with an agricultural background or without, the university offers a great veterinary nursing course that focuses on the theoretical as..Read more

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Drew
28 Feb 24

Always a nice feel from the campus and the students, both are very welcoming. Varied amount of societies and clubs to attend . Student union decisions don't always reflect the..Read more

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Entry requirements

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Scottish Higher

Scottish Higher:

BBBB Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

96 - 104 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:15,M:30 Grades / Points required

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

28 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H3,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF):

D*DD Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDM Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

An understanding of a biological science-based subject, for example Biology, Human Biology, Applied Science or Physical Education would be preferable.

From 3 A2 passesAn understanding of a biological science-based subject, for example Biology, Human Biology, Applied Science or Physical Education would be preferable.

An understanding of a biological science-based subject, for example Biology, Human Biology, Applied Science or Physical Education would be preferable.

Applicants must have a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including English Language, Maths and a Science.Where an applicant was not given access to GCSE Science, a BTEC level 2 in Science will be accepted as an alternative at a grade M. Confirmation will be required from the school/college that GCSE Science was not an option.

Pass with 28 overall with Biology passed with 5 at higher level

BBBB under previous systemAn understanding of a biological science-based subject, for example Biology, Human Biology, Applied Science or Physical Education would be preferable.

An understanding of a biological science-based subject, for example Biology, Human Biology, Applied Science or Physical Education would be preferable. Please note these grades apply only to the old non-examined version of the Level 3 Extended Diploma which should be 1080 Guided Learning Hours. We do not accept the 720 GLH version as fully meeting our Level 3 entry requirements.

An understanding of a biological science-based subject, for example Biology, Human Biology, Applied Science or Physical Education would be preferable. For applicants taking a City & Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma, offers tend to be in the region of DDMPlease note these grades apply only to the new examined (reformed) version of the Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma which should be 1080 Guided Learning Hours. For the previous version of this course, the City and Guilds Level 3 Extended Diploma, we require grade D. We do not accept the 720 GLH version as fully meeting our Level 3 entry requirements. If you are unsure which version you are studying please contact your school or college for advice.

We accept the Welsh Baccalaureate as equivalent to a full A level. For further information please contact the Admissions team.

Popular A-level subjects

Animal Science

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Biology
50%
Geography
38%
Business Studies
25%
Chemistry
21%
Mathematics
16%
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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£13,250 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£13,250 per year

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Students from International

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