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BSc Bioveterinary Sciences with Placement Year

University of Reading

Institution
University of Reading
Level
undergraduate
Subject
BSc Bioveterinary Sciences with Placement Year
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
D302
Typical offer
A-level BBB, IB 30

Entry requirements

A level: BBB, including grade B in A level Biology and another science subject. Acceptable science subjects include: Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Computer Science, IT. IB: 30 points overall, including 5 in higher level Biology and another science subject

About this course

BSc in Bioveterinary Science, combining animal biology with veterinary science. Core topics include Statistics, Laboratory Techniques and Research Methods. The course includes a placement year between the second and final year, and an independent research project is undertaken in the final year.

Modules

  • Animal Anatomy, Physiology and Nutrition 1
  • Animal Behaviour, Welfare and Ethics
  • Bioveterinary Science in Practice 1
  • Fundamentals of Biochemistry
  • Fundamentals of Microbiology
  • Cellular and Molecular Principles of Life
  • Animal Anatomy, Physiology and Nutrition 2
  • Bioveterinary Science in Practice 2
  • Data Skills
  • Veterinary Health and Disease
  • Livestock Production, Nutrition and Welfare
  • Zoo and Exotic Animal Science
  • Molecular Microbiology
  • Conservation Science
  • Independent Research Project
  • Advanced Livestock Production and Product Quality
  • Advances in Bioveterinary Science
  • Applied Microbiology
  • Companion Animal Science
  • Equine Science and Management
  • Epidemiology of Zoonotic Diseases