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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Bioveterinary Sciences with Placement Year
University of Reading
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Bioveterinary Sciences with Placement Year course at University of Reading.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,B
including Biology and 1 other science (Chemistry preferred). Acceptable Science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Studies, Applied Science, Geology.
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: D302
Here's what University of Reading says about its Bioveterinary Sciences with Placement Year course.
Gain the expertise to succeed in an animal-related career, as well as vital industry experience, with our BSc Bioveterinary Sciences with Placement Year degree.
Bioveterinary scientists play a vital role in addressing the challenges facing our society by:
contributing to sustainability and food security by ensuring the optimal health, welfare and management of farmed animals applying scientific approaches to the management of the health, welfare and behaviour of domestic and captive animal populations engaging in research at the interface of animal biology, veterinary science and animal management.
At Reading, you’ll develop the specialist knowledge, research expertise, and laboratory skills to tackle these global challenges. 92% of students said teaching staff are good at explaining things, 100% said the course challenged them to achieve their best work, and 100% said the course developed the knowledge and skills that they think they will need for their future. 71% of final year students from Reading's Department of Animal Sciences responded (National Student Survey 2024).
For more information, please visit our course page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/bioveterinary-sciences-ug/bsc-bioveterinary-sciences-with-placement-year
Source: University of Reading
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Agriculture, Policy and Development
Location
Main Site | Reading
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Animal science
Start date
October 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
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 | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £30,650 per year |
| International | £30,650 per year |
The modules you will study
Modules may include:
- Animal Behaviour, Welfare and Ethics
- Cellular and Molecular Principles of Life
- Livestock Production, Nutrition and Welfare
- Zoo and Exotic Animal Science
- Medical Genetics. *Please note that all modules are subject to change. Check our website for more details about the course structure.
University of Reading student reviews
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3rd year
Neuroscience
2 months ago
lots on offer, always listening and acting on feedback! only complaint is that the music choices can be questionable at wednesday union
3rd year
Neuroscience
2 months ago
if you want to go feral you can and if you like the peace you can get the peace. definitely has something for everyone, i just wish areas like henley had more student based pubs!
3rd year
Neuroscience
2 months ago
i commute so i dont know much but they didnt increase the price of the undergrad tuition course for existing students which was really appreciated. the price for a masters is also amazing!
3rd year
Neuroscience
2 months ago
always received so much support, people are always so happy to help and on the off chance you do have a poor experience, theres always someone who is amazing and really good at their job to help out!
3rd year
Neuroscience
2 months ago
i commute so i dont know much about uni accom but the library is really nice, lots of good spaces. pro-Palestinian campus (replaced the starbucks and has a co-op) which is amazing. facilities are always working, everything is always clean. grounds team take good take of the nature too!
3rd year
Neuroscience
2 months ago
absolutely love it. staff are amazing and so friendly, so many icons in their field. lots of good networking opportunities within the department and the fact we have CINN and dont have to use a hospital for neuroimaging equipment is amazing and so useful. the marking can be, at times, a little bit b...
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Reading
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 Reading students who took the Bioveterinary Sciences with Placement Year course - or another course in the same subject area.
Student information
See who's studying at University of Reading. These students are taking Bioveterinary Sciences with Placement Year or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Biology | C | |||||
| Chemistry | D | |||||
| Mathematics | A | |||||
| Business Studies | A* | |||||
| Dance | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Reading graduates who took Bioveterinary Sciences with Placement Year - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
85%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
85%
In work, study or other activity
85%
Say it fits with future plans
65%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
30%
Business and public service associate professionals
30%
Engineering professionals
10%
Managers, directors and senior officials
10%
Natural and social science professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Reading graduates who took Bioveterinary Sciences with Placement Year - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£26.6k
First year after graduation
£31.4k
Third year after graduation
£36.5k
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 Sciences with Placement Year.
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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