Veterinary Biosciences,BSc

This four-year course includes an integrated foundation year, after which the syllabus follows that of the standard three-year course, BSc Veterinary Biosciences (D906).

Why study Veterinary Biosciences at Aberystwyth University?

• You will be taught and mentored by veterinary surgeons and world-class veterinary scientists.
• Our collaboration with the Wales Veterinary Science Centre and other organisations allows you to understand the wider veterinary field.
• The University has over 100ha of farmland, including lowland and upland sheep farms, a 500 cow dairy herd, intensive and extensive beef production systems, and an equine centre.
• All students have access to our fantastic modern laboratories, dissection rooms and microscopy suites on campus.
• This degree is very much 'hands on' with practicals involving molecular, cellular, anatomical and behavioural aspects of veterinary health.
• Learn and live in an exceptional environment where you will have marine, moorland, mountain, grassland and coast right on your doorstep.

International Opportunities

If you’re feeling adventurous, why not take the chance to study abroad during your degree? We have exchange agreements with universities in Europe, USA, Canada, and elsewhere, so you can apply to spend all or part of your 3rd year studying veterinary biosciences overseas. You’ll miss Aberystwyth, but you’ll love the new perspectives that international study can bring.

Want to study in Welsh?

Students can elect to study a number of modules in the medium of Welsh. Check out the module tab for more information.

Our Staff

The majority of teaching staff in the Department of Life Sciences are qualified to PhD level and are research active. Vocational courses also have staff whose background lies within industry. The Department has a large number of research only staff with whom students may have contact.

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A Levels Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed Level 3 qualifications (e.g. A-Levels or BTEC diploma) in subject areas other than biological science, and to mature-aged candidates who have the required GCSEs, experience and motivation.

GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4):
(minimum grade C/4): English or Welsh, Mathematics and Science

BTEC National Diploma:
Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed the Extended Level 3 BTEC diploma in subject areas other than biological science, or who have taken a BTEC certificate or diploma in any subject, and to mature-aged candidates who have the required GCSE subjects, experience and motivation.

International Baccalaureate:
Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed an international baccalaureate in subject areas other than higher level biological science, and to mature-aged candidates who have the required GCSE subjects (or equivalent), experience and motivation.

European Baccalaureate:
Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed the European Baccalaureate in subject areas other than 4p biological science and to mature-aged candidates who have the required GCSE subjects (or equivalent), experience and motivation.

English Language Requirements See our Undergraduate English Language Requirements (https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/study-with-us/international/english-requirements/ug-english-requirements/) for this course. Pre-sessional English Programmes (https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/international-english/courses/te/) are also available for students who do not meet our English Language Requirements.

Other Requirements Our inclusive admissions policy values breadth as well as depth of study. Applicants are selected on their own individual merits and offers can vary. If you would like to check the eligibility of your qualifications before submitting an application, please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for advice and guidance.

Country Specific Entry Requirements:
International students whose qualification is not listed on this page, can check our Country Specific Entry Requirements for further information.

Employability is embedded across all of our teaching at Aberystwyth University.

In a growing market where graduates with skills and specialist knowledge in the Veterinary Biosciences area, our graduates seek employment in the following:

• veterinary research
• charity advocacy (e.g. RSCPA)
• research in the pharmaceutical and agricultural industry
• teaching
• civil service.

Many students have processed to further training in:

• veterinary medicine training
• postgraduate research (PhD, MRes, PGCE).

What work opportunities could I participate in whilst studying?

Find out about the various opportunities that our Careers Service offers. Enhance your employability prospects with our Year in Employment Scheme.

Our Year in Employment Scheme (YES) has permitted our students to obtain exciting and rewarding placements with number of employers including Queenholme Equestrian and Chester Zoo.