Overview

The Veterinary Bioscience (with placement) (Hons) programme at Harper Adams University 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.

Careers

The grounding provided in both science and applied animal studies also opens up opportunities in many areas of research. It is important to realise that by studying this course you will not qualify as a vet (i.e. you can’t diagnose and treat animals) but there are opportunities to work alongside vets and other scientists in the veterinary pharmaceutical companies that produce animal health products as well as in the animal nutrition or biotechnology industries.

Some graduates have gone on to study at veterinary school to eventually qualify as a veterinary surgeon.

You would also be well qualified to work as an animal health inspector for a local authority or Defra.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Animal Biology

Animal Husbandry and Management

Animal Health

Evolution, Genetics and Behaviour

Skills for the Animal Scientist

Business in Animal Industries

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newport, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Veterinary Medicine Biodiversity & Conservation View 81 other Bachelors in Veterinary Medicine in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

96 - 104 UCAS points (from A2 exams only) for A level students.

International Baccalaureat

Offers tend to be in the region of 28 points with relevant subject at level 5 or above

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Applicants are encouraged to gain experience working with a number of different animals in different settings.

4 GCSEs or equivalent at grade C/4 or above, including English Language, Maths and a Science

Applicants can expect to receive offers including specific grades in specific subjects (for example, a B or C at A level, or an M or D for BTEC modules)

Key Skills (and other level 2 variants) and First Certificates/Diplomas are not accepted in place of GCSE passes

Interviews will take place on an ad-hoc basis should the Course Manager wish to discuss any aspect of your application and for all potentially suitable applicants who require visa sponsorship.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

16500 GBP / year

≈ 16500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Additional Details

Placement year:

Home: £1,905

International: £3,700

Living costs

Newport

United Kingdom

741 - 1405 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Newport

Funding

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