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Higher Education (UcWA)BSc (Hons) Bioveterinary Science
Our new degree in Bioveterinary Science is a great option for those wishing to progress into animal or veterinary sciences. Students will have access to all of our specialist facilities at our Cambridge campus.
Careers - Animal Care
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Course Description
The purpose of this three-year honours degree programme is to provide the student with a wide subject knowledge related to biological and veterinary animal sciences, with practical and transferable skills for careers allied to veterinary science, laboratory, scientific research, farming, animal health and welfare, veterinary physiotherapy, nutrition and the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. This programme can also be used as a means for application to study Veterinary Science at UK Veterinary Schools, and for application for postgraduate study in a wide range of subjects.
The aim of the programme is to provide the student with a balance of applied and academic study. Academic knowledge and understanding reinforces and supports the development of skills that can be applied to working in this sector, therefore equipping the learner with the ability and knowledge relevant for future employment and to the needs of employers. The student will obtain an awareness of current issues within the animal/veterinary industry and develop an ability to evaluate and analyse the information provided and apply this to help improve the health and welfare of animals.
A mixture of core and optional modules will be offered throughout the programme. The core modules will provide the student with the underpinning knowledge and practical skills that will enable them to enter the industries allied to veterinary science. A choice of optional modules will provide the student with the opportunity to specialise in their chosen route. Practical and industry-based visits will underpin the students academic knowledge, whilst giving them the opportunity to practice and develop practical skills required in the industry. Students will also develop their investigative skills for research, thus enabling the student to specialise in areas of particular interest to them. Students will be taught by qualified veterinary staff and animal scientists who have had experience in the veterinary/laboratory industry and who undertake research in this field of study. Students will have the opportunity to study a wide variety of species, including companion animals, non-traditional companion animals, equine and farm animals. Students will have access to a wide variety of facilities including a clinical skills lab, laboratory, equine therapy centre, equine yard and animal unit.
Modules
Year 1
Module name Credits Communication, Problem Based Learning and Study Skills 15 Animals and Human Society 15 Animal Husbandry, Health and Disease 30 Introduction to Life Sciences 30 Comparative Anatomy and Physiology 15 Introduction to Animal Nutrition 15 Year 2
Module name Credits Diagnostic Techniques 30 Applied Animal Nutrition 15 Disease Surveillance and Epidemiology 15 Introduction to Research 15 Animal Welfare and Ethics 15 Equine Science (Optional) 15 Alternative and Complementary Animal Therapies (Optional) 15 One Health (Optional) 15 Year 3
Module name Credits Undergraduate Major Project (Dissertation) 30 Development in Animal Management 15 Pharmacology 15 Animal Breeding, Welfare and Ethics 15 Animals and Society II 15 Applied Animal Welfare and Ethics (Optional) 15 Animal Cognition and Learning (Optional) 15 Business Practice (Optional) 15 Sustainable Farm Animal Production Systems (Optional) 15 -
Entry Requirements
You will need:
- 120 UCAS Tariff points from an extended diploma (DDD), Access to HE (45 credits at merit level) or A-Levels (BBB) which include biology or sciences.
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Course Length
How long is this course?
3 years
When does this course start?
02/09/2024
How many hours / days per week is this course?
This course will be delivered at our Cambridge Campus across 3 days, with one full day and two half days.
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Course Fees
Fee information
Information about course fees and student finance can be found below.
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Additional Information
What qualification will I achieve?
BSc (Hons) in Bioveterinary Science
How is my course assessed?
This course will be assessed using a variety of methods, including written assessments, written exams, practical exams and presentations.
Starting 02/09/2024
Cambridge
Full-Time
Duration 3 years
UCAS code D300
