Veterinary Bioscience (with Placement) Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Veterinary Bioscience (with Placement) Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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 labor...
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 industry, 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.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-21
Campus
Harper Adams University, Newport
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A30-H26
Institution Code
H12
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
No more than 2 arts-based subjects out of 3.
T Level
Accepted subject Agriculture, Land Management and Production Routes: Livestock production Accepted subject Animal Care and Management Routes: Animal Care and Management, Equine Care and Management Accepted subject Science Routes: Laboratory Sciences
UCAS Tariff
96.0
128.0
From 3 A2 passes An understanding of a biological science-based subject, for example Biology, Human Biology, Applied Science or Physical Education would be preferable.
Scottish Higher
An understanding of a biological science-based subject, for example Biology, Human Biology, Applied Science or Physical Education would be preferable.
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 15.0, offer-merit: 30.0
An understanding of a biological science-based subject, for example Biology, Human Biology, Applied Science or Physical Education would be preferable.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Minimum of 4 GCSE’s at grade C/4 including English Language, Maths and Science.
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
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.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pass with 28 overall with Biology passed with 5 at higher level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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 DDM Please 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.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
BBBB under the previous system. An understanding of a biological science-based subject, for example Biology, Human Biology, Applied Science or Physical Education would be preferable.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
We accept the Welsh Baccalaureate as equivalent to a full A level. For further information please contact the Admissions team.
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| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Republic of Ireland | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £17,160 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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