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Bioveterinary Sciences with Placement Year Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Bioveterinary Sciences with Placement Year Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Gain the expertise to succeed in an animal-related career, as well as vital industry experience, with our BSc Bioveterinary Sciences with Placement Year degree.
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.
Bioveterinary scientists play a vital role in addressing the challenges facing our society by:
* contributing to sustainability and food security by ensuring the optimal health, welfare and management of farmed animals
Gain the expertise to succeed in an animal-related career, as well as vital industry experience, with our BSc Bioveterinary Sciences with Placement Year degree.
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.
Bioveterinary scientists play a vital role in addressing the challenges facing our society by:
* 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.
At Reading, you’ll develop the specialist knowledge, research expertise, and laboratory skills to tackle these global challenges. \
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Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-10-01
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A68-F97
Institution Code
R12
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
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.
T Level
We can consider the Animal Science pathway taken on the Animal Care and Management T Level for entry onto our Bioveterinary Sciences courses.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
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
offer-distinction: 24.0, offer-merit: 21.0
including relevant science units.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE Maths C (or 4), English Language or English Literature C (or 4).
Extended Project
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
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
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)
including relevant science modules.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
including Biology and one other science subject (Chemistry preferred).
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Republic of Ireland | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £31,800 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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