Bioveterinary Sciences (with Foundation Year)

University of Central Lancashire
Undergraduate BSc Full-time 1 Year Agriculture and related sciences

UCAS Points

80 points

About this course

Course overview

Open the door to an exciting veterinary career with our foundation year degree in Bioveterinary Sciences. Once complete you'll have the opportunity to progress on to our BSc programmes.

Bioveterinary science is an exciting, collaborative, and multi-disciplinary field. If you want to work towards a rewarding scientific career with a focus on animals, then this is the course for you.

During this programme, you will develop foundational knowledge in a range of topics including animal welfare and husbandry, scientific research skills, anatomy and physiology, social issues and global challenges.

The foundation course highlights the connections between animal health, welfare, the environment, and their management as one; also known as One Health.

Why study with us

  • This foundation bioveterinary degree will provide you with the knowledge, skills and confidence you need to progress on to the full BSc Bioveterinary Sciences programme.

  • Learn from leading scientific and industry experts, including qualified clinicians and globally recognised researchers

  • Our curriculum is interactive and practical, focusing on developing your technical skills as well as your core knowledge

    What you’ll do

  • Our curriculum is interactive and practical, focusing on developing your technical skills as well as your core knowledge

  • You will have access to specialist facilities like our bioveterinary anatomy space, which includes our virtual dissection Anatomage tables

  • You will learn through a range of innovative methods including practical sessions, handling animal species, working in real laboratories, and conducting field work off-site

    Future careers

    This course will prepare you for further study in veterinary and life sciences at honours level. You could progress onto our BSc (Hons) Bioveterinary Sciences course and gain a full honours degree in just two years.

  • Entry Requirements

    UCAS Tariff Points 80 points
    BTEC MMP

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3111 Laboratory technicians
    2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists
    1211 Managers and proprietors in agriculture and horticulture
    2112 Biological scientists
    3240 Veterinary nurses
    1212 Managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science - BSc
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Preston
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Agriculture and related sciences