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BSc (Hons) Bioveterinary Science

University of Chester, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Our Bioveterinary Science degree utilizes the strengths of the University of Chester in the areas of biology, behavior, and welfare. These strengths offer an opportunity to study animal health not only at the physiological and cellular levels but also at the behavioral level.

This holistic approach to animal health offers anyone studying Bioveterinary Science at Chester an interesting and complete understanding of how a disease will impact an individual animal. The Bioveterinary Science course also aims to examine the wider implications of animal health by looking at how it impacts wildlife ecology, and also how animal health affects the human population.

You will focus on the diverse skills required to work in pathology laboratories that support the veterinary profession.

General Eligibility

Typical Entry:

112

UCAS points

GCE A Level:

112 UCAS points from GCE A Levels or equivalent. Typical offer - BCC/BBC The Department requires one of the following subjects as essential for entry: GCE A Level: Biology, Applied Science

BTEC:

BTEC Extended Diploma (Applied Science, Animal Management): DMM BTEC Diploma (Applied Science, Animal Management): D*D*

T Level:

T Level (Science) - Merit

Irish/Scottish Highers:

Irish Highers - H3, H3, H3, H3, H4 including H3 in Biology

Scottish Highers - BBBB including Biology

International Baccalaureate:

26 points including 5 in HL Biology

Access requirements:

Access to HE (Science) Diploma, to include 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at Merit

OCR:

OCR National Extended/Diploma: merit profile plus one of the GCE A-level subjects listed above

Extra Information / General Entry Requirements:

Welsh Baccalaureate (core) and A Level General Studies will be recognized in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Compulsory Modules:

  • Animal Management and Bioveterinary Science

  • Cell Biology and Biochemistry

  • Comparative Anatomy and Physiology of Animals

  • Data Handling and Project Design

  • Genetics and Evolution

  • Introduction to Microbiology

2 Year 2

Compulsory Modules:

  • Biology of Animal Disease

  • Bioveterinary Diagnostics

  • Microbiology for Animal Sciences

  • Research Methods

  • Welfare and Behaviour Management

Optional Modules:

  • Employability Skills Analysis Development and Planning

  • Enhancing your Employability through Work-Based Learning

  • Year abroad study exchange

3 Year 3

Compulsory Modules:

Dissertation

Public Health, Surveillance, and Disease Control

Veterinary Disease Investigation

Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics

Optional Modules:

Animal welfare considerations in clinical practice

Stress and Welfare Assessment in Animals

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

IELTS Academic: Undergraduate: 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each band)

Additional Information

This course is available: Full-time, 4 Years with Foundation Year - BSc (Hons) Part-time, Up to 7 Years - BSc (Hons)

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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