Bioveterinary Sciences BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Bioveterinary Sciences BSc (Hons)
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 manageme...
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. Youll gain a solid grounding in biosciences and an understanding of animal function from molecular to whole-animal level.<br/><br/>For more information, please visit our course page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/bioveterinary-sciences-ug/bsc-bioveterinary-sciences
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
10/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
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Codes/info
Course Code
D301
Institution Code
R12
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,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 Diploma
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
30
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 5
GCSE Maths C (or 4), English Language or English Literature C (or 4).
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Extended Project
B
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 level
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.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £30,650 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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