Available for Clearing 2024
Gain the expertise to succeed in an animal-related career with our BSc Bioveterinary Sciences degree.
Bioveterinary scientists play a vital role in the challenges facing our society:
- contributing to sustainability and food security by ensuring the optimal health, welfare and management of farmed animals
- applying scientific approaches to the management of the health, welfare and behaviour of domestic and captive animal populations
- engaging in research at the interface of animal biology, veterinary science and animal management<...
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.<br/><br/>**Placement Year**<br/><br/>This four-year course includes an integrated placement year between your second and final year, enabling you to gain in-depth insight into the animal or veterinary industries.<br/><br/>We have a dedicated placements team who can provide advice and support in finding a suitable placement, as well as developing your CV and interview skills.<br/><br/>You’ll benefit from our links with the animal and bioveterinary science community, including leading organisations and companies in the sector.<br/><br/>Past students have undertaken placements at Danisco Animal Nutrition (DuPont), Paignton, Chester and Jersey Zoos, and the RSPCA.
Reading is green spaces and a bustling town centre. It's passionate staff and a friendly student community. It's a student experience unlike any other, and it's available through Clearing this summer.
As a top 30 UK University (The Times’ Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2024), Reading is an award-winning provider of educational excellence. You'll get quality teaching from expert academics, exciting modules to choose from, and a number of fantastic opportunities. Several courses, such as Food Business & Marketing, offer a built-in placement year to give you industry-rele...
Reading is green spaces and a bustling town centre. It's passionate staff and a friendly student community. It's a student experience unlike any other, and it's available through Clearing this summer.<br/><br/>As a top 30 UK University (The Times’ Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2024), Reading is an award-winning provider of educational excellence. You'll get quality teaching from expert academics, exciting modules to choose from, and a number of fantastic opportunities. Several courses, such as Food Business & Marketing, offer a built-in placement year to give you industry-relevant experience. Other programmes give you the chance to travel the world with optional study abroad; archeologists can attend digs in Seoul, Geographers can discover new environments in Dallas, and Lawyers can study in Melbourne. <br/><br/>Located just a 25-minute train from London, Reading is as convenient as it is charming. It's home to an array of restaurants, stunning parks and a buzzing nightlife. <br/><br/>Apply now, with Clearing.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
10/2024
Campus
Main Site
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
D302
Institution Code
R12
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherA,B,B,B,B including Biology and 1 other science (Chemistry preferred). Acceptable Science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Studies, Applied Science, Geology. Access to HE DiplomaInternational Baccalaureate Diploma Programme30 including Biology and 1 other science (Chemistry preferred) at Higher Level. Acceptable Science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Studies, Applied Science, Geology. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)GCSE/National 4/National 5GCSE Maths C (or 4), English Language or English Literature C (or 4). Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalExtended ProjectB In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification provides to students for University study, we now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer. Eligible applicants would receive two offers, our usual offer plus an alternative offer of a B in the EPQ and one grade lower in their A level subjects A levelB,B,B including Biology and 1 other science (Chemistry preferred). Acceptable Science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Studies, Applied Science, Geology. |
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