BSc (Hons) Veterinary Biosciences at University of Surrey

Our BSc Veterinary Biosciences will immerse you in the latest research that underpins veterinary science today. You'll learn in state-of-the-art facilities in our School of Biosciences and School of Veterinary Medicine, and have the opportunity to gain industry experience on a Professional Training placement.

Department: School of Biosciences  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with placement year  |  Study mode: full-time (optional placement year)  |  Intake: September 2027 (UCAS D300)  |  Location: Guildford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In your first year, you’ll study topics that are fundamental to veterinary biosciences, including biochemistry, cell biology, principles of evolution, molecular biology and genetics, microbiology, and veterinary anatomy and physiology, ensuring you have a solid foundation upon which to build the rest of your degree. During your second year, you’ll get the option to learn about the pathogenesis of major human diseases, gain an understanding of endocrinology, including the role of individual hormones, delve deeper into animal nutrition and food microbiology, and study animal and plant ecology. In your third year, you’ll study animal infectious diseases, exploring prevention and control strategies and their impact on public health and safety, in addition to veterinary immunology, gaining an insight into comparative immunology between animal species specificities and exploring their immune responses. Year 1 core modules include Cell Biology, Microbiology: An Introduction to the Microbial World, Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology, Personal and Professional Development Programme (pdp), Introduction to Principles of Physiology and Practical Skills, Molecular Biology and Genetics - Genes and Their Function, Principles of Evolution, Fundamental Molecules and Processes in Biochemistry.

Career pathways

With the critical thinking, analysis, problem-solving, decision-making and communication skills learnt throughout the course, several graduates have sought alternative careers in management and consultancy. Many students also use this course to apply for further study, including postgraduate research and veterinary medicine programmes.

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