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Master of Biosciences (with Honours) – MBio (Hons)
Bioveterinary Science
University of Lincoln
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Bioveterinary Science course at University of Lincoln.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
112 UCAS points from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent qualifications. To include grade B from A Level Biology or Chemistry.
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £17,900 per year |
| EU | £17,900 per year |
| International | £17,900 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: D303
Here's what University of Lincoln says about its Bioveterinary Science course.
The MBio Bioveterinary Science degree at Lincoln gives students the opportunity to learn the science that underlies animal health and disease. The degree combines key elements of animal science with academically rigorous laboratory analysis. Students are introduced to the processes surrounding animal health including life histories of pathogens and parasites, infection and immunity, prevention measures, diagnosis and treatments. Students have the opportunity to study these issues in a range of animal species, including exotic and wild animals, as well as in humans.
Course details
Qualification
Master of Biosciences (with Honours) – MBio (Hons)
Department
School of Natural Sciences
Location
Lincoln (Main Site) | Lincoln
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Animal science
Start date
September 22, 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
The modules you will study
The first year of the degree introduces animal health and disease in light of animal anatomy and physiology, cell biology, genetics and the biochemistry of metabolism. The second year provides the opportunity for students to pursue individual interests within a wide range of topics, including animal behaviour, protection, toxicology and reproduction. In the third year, students embark upon individual research projects and are provided the opportunity to travel overseas to participate in a research field trip as part of the optional 'Overseas Field Course' module. The fourth year of the MBio Bioveterinary Science degree is an additional research-intensive final year, after the three-year BSc. For the most up to date module information, please visit the course page for this programme on our website. Some programmes provide you with the opportunity to focus your study in a particular area through optional modules. Timetabling arrangements may limit the availability of some optional modules to some students. As the options often reflect staff research interests, they may alter over time due to staff availability.
How you will be assessed
The way students will be assessed on this course will vary for each module. It could include coursework, such as a dissertation or essay, written and practical exams, portfolio development, group work or presentations to name some examples. Throughout this degree, students may receive tuition from professors, senior lecturers, lecturers, researchers, practitioners, visiting experts or technicians, and they may be supported in their learning by other students.
University of Lincoln reviews
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2nd year student
VERY GOOD! Lots of choice for societies and they offer help with housing, contracts, course issues. They have several bars and a nightclub on campus and run u2018quacku2019 on a Wednesday which is always packed! They run so many events and they do exam support weeks with free food and things like do...
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2nd year student
Thereu2019s something to do every night. Tons of bars to go to and about 3 nightclubs that people actually go to mainly u2018homeu2019, or u2018quacku2019 at the students union on a Wednesday where all the societies go. All are cheap nights out. Easy to make friends through accom and the millions of...
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2nd year student
The accomodation is an average price for Universityu2019s. The main supermarket is Morrisons so quite expensive but thereu2019s tons of little tescos and Iceland farm foods and Lidl around the city within walking distance. Most people just order food from Lidl or Tesco as itu2019s like u00a32 delive...
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2nd year student
Access is amazing we get emails and a point of contact with our tutors if we need any resources. Anything from health and well-being to employability they help with. They helped me find a placement this year and they send emails with information for everything we need!
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2nd year student
The facilities are very good the libraryu2019s open 24/7 and we have so many options for accommodation to choose from all are up to a decent standard. We have very good sports facilities and a student nightclub which also hosts many events like careers fairs. Thereu2019s so many lecture buildings al...
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2nd year student
My course is very good I have seminars and lectures one of each for 4 modules. My lecturers are amazing and always willing to help! All the power points and work is available online so itu2019s easy to not behind. Itu2019s really good to make friends they make us interact with others on our course. ...
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
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 University of Lincoln students who took the Bioveterinary Science course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
91%
high
Teaching on my course
91%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
97%
high
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?
86%
med
Learning opportunities
89%
high
Learning opportunities
89%
high
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?
89%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
91%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
83%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
94%
high
Assessment and feedback
87%
high
Assessment and feedback
87%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
83%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
94%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
80%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
91%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
86%
high
Academic support
94%
high
Academic support
94%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
97%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
91%
med
Organisation and management
89%
high
Organisation and management
89%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
91%
high
How well organised is your course?
86%
high
Learning resources
94%
high
Learning resources
94%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
91%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
97%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
94%
high
Student voice
90%
high
Student voice
90%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
89%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
91%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
88%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
74%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
91%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
88%
high
Student information
See who's studying at University of Lincoln. These students are taking Bioveterinary Science or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Biology | C | |||||
| Chemistry | C | |||||
| Mathematics | C | |||||
| Psychology | B | |||||
| Geography | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Lincoln graduates who took Bioveterinary Science - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
35%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
95%
In work, study or other activity
50%
Say it fits with future plans
40%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
20%
Animal care and control services
15%
Sales occupations
10%
Administrative occupations
10%
Business and public service associate professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Lincoln graduates who took Bioveterinary Science - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£17.2k
First year after graduation
£21.2k
Third year after graduation
£23.9k
Fifth 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.
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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