Bioveterinary Sciences

Gain the expertise to succeed in an animal-related career with our BSc Bioveterinary Sciences degree.<br/><br/>Bioveterinary scientists play a vital role in the challenges facing our society:<br/><br/><br/>- contributing to sustainability and food security by ensuring the optimal health, welfare and management of farmed animals<br/><br/><br/>- applying scientific approaches to the management of the health, welfare and behaviour of domestic and captive animal populations<br/><br/><br/>- engaging in research at the interface of animal biology, veterinary science and animal management<br/><br/><br/>At Reading, you’ll develop the specialist knowledge, research expertise, and laboratory skills to tackle these global challenges.<br/><br/>You’ll gain a solid grounding in biosciences and an understanding of animal function from molecular to whole-animal level. Your studies will cover:<br/>- cell biology<br/><br/><br/>- biochemistry<br/><br/><br/>- physiology of body systems<br/><br/><br/>- health, welfare, and behaviour sciences<br/><br/><br/>- nutritional sciences<br/><br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.