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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Bioveterinary Science

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Bioveterinary Science course at Hartpury University.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

B,B,C

BBC or equivalent from at least two full A Levels. This must include Biology at grade D or above.

Most popular A-levels studied

See who's studying at Hartpury University. These students are taking Bioveterinary Science or another course from the same subject area.

Animal science
SubjectGrade
BiologyC
ChemistryE
PsychologyC
MathematicsD
English LiteratureC
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: D390

Here's what Hartpury University says about its Bioveterinary Science course.

Develop your specialist scientific knowledge with this Bioveterinary degree. Prepare for an exciting career in the veterinary industry or animal science.

This degree is for you, if you want to pursue a range of scientific areas that focus on the processes underpinning disease. You’ll develop your expertise in disease diagnosis, microbiology, physical therapies and rehabilitation.

Study bioveterinary science in professional-standard laboratories and work with a range of animals in our 70-species Animal Collection, commercial farm and large equine centre to develop your experience working with animals.

Apply theory to practice as you get hands on in our dissection and microbiology laboratories, learning more about a range of species. Investigate notifiable and zoonotic diseases, study farm animals, equine and companion species.

You’ll have the opportunity to complete biochemistry and genetics modules, as well as livestock production with practical sessions on our campus farm. You could experience rehabilitation first-hand in our commercial equine and canine therapy centres with our animal therapy modules, and evaluate cutting-edge hydrotherapy research.

Source: Hartpury University

Course details

There are a few options in how you might study Bioveterinary Science at Hartpury University.

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2 course options available.

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Department

Animal

Location

Main Site | Gloucester

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Animal science

Start date

September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,790 per year
Scotland£9,790 per year
Wales£9,790 per year
Northern Ireland£9,790 per year
Channel Islands£9,790 per year
Republic of Ireland£9,790 per year

The modules you will study

Our modules are developed regularly to reflect student and industry demands, ensuring you’re well prepared to enter skilled employment on graduation. The majority of courses are comprised of both compulsory and optional modules, the latter of which you'll be able to choose from to suit your interests and career goals. Most courses also include work placement learning, to help you gain essential experience for your future.

Modules include: Anatomy and Physiology, Animal Genetics, Animal Health and Disease, Animal Nutrition, Introduction to Biochemistry, Animal Behaviour and Welfare, Professional and Academic Skills in Animal Biology, Animal Disease and Parasitology, Research Methods for Agricultural and Animal Scientists, Pathology, Dissertation, Immunology and Animal Disease, Pharmacology.

Modules are sometimes subject to change.

Optional modules change each year - you can attend introductory sessions before deciding which ones to study. For more information, please visit https://www.hartpury.ac.uk/university/courses/undergraduate/bsc-hons-bioveterinary-science/

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Hartpury University

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from Hartpury University students who took the Bioveterinary Science course - or another course in the same subject area.

Animal science

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

85%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

94%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

86%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

84%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

86%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

85%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

81%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

85%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

79%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

78%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

81%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

76%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

95%

high

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

78%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

91%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

89%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

79%

med

How well organised is your course?

72%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

79%

low

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

74%

low

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

76%

low

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

67%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

87%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

84%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

74%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

90%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

78%

med

Student information

See who's studying at Hartpury University. These students are taking Bioveterinary Science or another course from the same subject area.

Animal science
Mode of study
Full-time98%Part-time2%
Gender ratio
Female82%Male18%
Where students come from
International5%UK95%
Student performance
2:1 or above70%
Number of students300
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

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Earnings after graduation

Earnings from Hartpury University graduates who took Bioveterinary Science - or another course in the same subject area.

Earnings

£19.7k

First year after graduation

£23k

Third year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Bioveterinary Science.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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