BSc (Hons) Bioveterinary Science at Keele University

Programme overview

Can you envision yourself working in high-tech veterinary diagnostic labs, contributing to ground breaking animal science research or tackling challenges in public, animal or environmental health? Keele's Bioveterinary Science BSc is the perfect launchpad for exciting careers that let your love of animals and fascination with science thrive. Our programme focuses on animal health, disease and cutting-edge veterinary diagnostics, provides practical experience in state-of-the-art labs and work placement opportunities to gain real-world experience.

Faculty: Faculty of Natural Sciences | Department: School of Life Sciences | Duration: 3 years or 4 years with international or placement year | Study mode: full-time; placement year option | Intake: 2027 entry | Location: Keele, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 2 compulsory modules: Microbes, Viruses and Parasites, Animal Behaviour, Veterinary Diagnostics, Practical and Professional Skills in Bioscience, Current Topics in Bioveterinary Science, Research and Analytical Skills, Animal Nutrition and Health. Year 3 compulsory modules: Case Studies in Animal Infection and Control, Food Security and Sustainability, Animal Welfare, Research Project, Employability and Communication Skills in Bioscience.

Career pathways

Our BSc aims to equip you with the skills, knowledge and experience to pursue a career or further study in a number of areas including research and development, animal nutrition and veterinary diagnostic laboratories. In addition to developing core knowledge and practical skills in the subject, you will also develop key transferable and employability skills related to the critical evaluation of scientific literature, effective communication in a variety of formats to target audiences, teamwork, networking and careers support.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels: BBB in three A levels including B in two Science subjects from the Keele Defined Sciences List. Also required: 4 / C in GCSE Maths or Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, plus an English language qualification (see below). BTEC: DDM in any of the following BTEC Extended Diplomas / National Extended Diplomas: Applied Science. IB Diploma: 555 in Higher Levels including 5 in two Science subjects from the Keele Defined Sciences List at Higher Level, or 32 points including 5 in two Higher Level Science subjects from the Keele Defined Sciences List. English language: IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 in all components (English Group A) or 4/C in GCSE English. Students completing year 1 of BSc (Hons) Bioveterinary Science at Keele University, with a minimum pass rate of 70% and subject to results of the Multi-Mini Interview assessment, can also progress on to the Veterinary Medicine and Surgery BVetMS at Harper & Keele Veterinary School .

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). UK Home tuition fee for students starting in 2027/28. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,200 a year (2026/27). Band 1 international fee for 2026/27; 2027/28 international fees not yet confirmed. Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: 3 years or 4 years with international or placement year

Apply through the official page: https://www.keele.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/

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