Bioveterinary Sciences with Placement Year

University of Reading
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 4 Years Agriculture and related sciences

A-Level Entry

BBB

Avg. Graduate Salary

£30,000

About this course

Gain the expertise to succeed in an animal-related career with our BSc Bioveterinary Sciences with Placement Year degree. This four-year course includes an integrated placement year between your second and final year of study, enabling you to gain in-depth insight into the animal or veterinary industries.

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.

    At Reading, you’ll develop the specialist knowledge, research expertise, and laboratory skills to tackle these global challenges. You’ll gain a solid grounding in biosciences and an understanding of animal function from molecular to whole-animal level.

    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-with-placement-year

  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades BBB
    Scottish Higher ABBBB
    BTEC DDM

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3111 Laboratory technicians
    1211 Managers and proprietors in agriculture and horticulture
    2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists
    2112 Biological scientists
    3240 Veterinary nurses
    2151 Conservation professionals

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Reading
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Agriculture and related sciences
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £30,000