BSc (Hons) Veterinary Biosciences at Hartpury University

Programme overview

Passionate about animal biology and curious about health and disease? This degree is your gateway to an impactful career in veterinary science or the wider animal health industry. Dive into subjects like biochemistry, parasitology, and microbiology, while discovering how different sectors of the veterinary world work together to improve animal health and welfare.

Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Gloucester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Your degree will focus on the principles of animal biology with a focus on topics related to animal health and disease. This course is comprised of compulsory modules, to ensure that you are well prepared for future study of veterinary medicine or a career in the veterinary health industry. Compulsory modules include Anatomy and Physiology, Animal Behaviour and Welfare, Animal Genetics and Breeding, Animal Health and Disease, Animals in Society, Introduction to Biochemistry, Professional and Academic Skills in Animal Biology, Animal Disease and Parasitology.

Career pathways

Graduate destinations include Veterinary medicine; Research assistant; Masters and PhD programmes; Laboratory technician.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UCAS tariff points: 128 – 144 UCAS tariff points, to include Biology and Chemistry. A Levels: ABB or equivalent from at least two full A Levels, to include Biology and Chemistry. A grade A must be achieved in either Biology or Chemistry. Vocational Awards: DDD in an Extended Diploma in a relevant subject. Access: 128 UCAS tariff points in an Access to Higher Education Diploma. This must include 15 level 3 credits at Distinction in Biology and 15 level 3 credits at Distinction in Chemistry. International Baccalaureate: 128 UCAS tariff points in an IB Diploma, from at least two Highers at H6 or above. This must include Biology and Chemistry. In addition to the above, we require a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 9-7 (A*-A), to include English, Maths at grade 6 or above and two sciences at grade 7 or above.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time undergraduate degree fee (UK, ROI, Crown Dependencies, BOT); integrated placement year charged at 20% of the course fee Source

International applicants: GBP 17,250 a year (2026/27). International tuition fee for BSc degrees; integrated placement year charged at 20% of the course fee Source

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/c721eed0-87b4-46f1-b623-cd20a5c56a0b?academicYearId=2027

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