Bioveterinary Sciences with Foundation Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Bioveterinary Sciences with Foundation Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Gain the expertise to succeed in an animal-related career with our BSc Bioveterinary Sciences with Foundation degree.
This four-year programme includes a foundation year that leads directly into our three-year BSc Bioveterinary Sciences course.
You’ll gain a solid grounding in biosciences and an understanding of animal function from molecular to whole-animal level. Your studies will cover:
* cell biology
* biochemistry
* physiology of body systems
* health, welfare, and behaviour sciences
* nutritional sciences.
Gain the expertise to succeed in an animal-related career with our BSc Bioveterinary Sciences with Foundation degree.
This four-year programme includes a foundation year that leads directly into our three-year BSc Bioveterinary Sciences course.
You’ll gain a solid grounding in biosciences and an understanding of animal function from molecular to whole-animal level. Your studies will cover:
* cell biology
* biochemistry
* physiology of body systems
* health, welfare, and behaviour sciences
* nutritional sciences.
You will learn how to apply this knowledge in the management of animal health and welfare in a range of settings, including farms, zoos, and domestic households.
You’ll also gain vital transferable skills – including team-working, problem-solving, data-handling and statistical analysis skills – which are highly regarded and sought after by employers.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-10-01
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A67-H51
Institution Code
R12
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
A level
C,C,D
B,B,B
Students taking Science subjects at A Level are encouraged to consider entry to the BSc without Foundation option.
T Level
Minimum grade C in the Core Component.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
B,B,C,C,C
A,B,B,B,B
Students taking Science subjects are encouraged to consider entry to the BSc without Foundation option.
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 0.0, offer-merit: 36.0, offer-pass: 9.0
Students taking Science subjects are encouraged to consider entry to the BSc without Foundation option.
Extended Project
In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification provides to students for University study, we now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer. Eligible applicants would receive two offers, our usual offer plus an alternative offer of a B in the EPQ and one grade lower in their A level subjects
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Students taking Science subjects are encouraged to consider entry to the BSc without Foundation option.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Republic of Ireland | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £23,850 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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