BSc Equine and Veterinary Bioscience (with integrated year studying abroad)
About this course
BSc in Equine and Veterinary Bioscience (with integrated year studying abroad), an undergraduate bioscience degree focusing on the biology, physiology and health of horses and other animals. Core topics include Research Methods and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The course includes a compulsory year studying abroad, taking place between the third and final years, and features a dedicated Research Project. The first year covers the foundations through Building Blocks of Biology, Communication Skills, Fundamentals in Animal Biology, and Microbes, Health and Disease, exploring basic biological concepts and laboratory techniques. The second year examines Cell Biology, Disease Diagnosis and Control, Domestic Animal Anatomy and Physiology, and Genetics, Evolution and Diversity, alongside optional modules such as Comparative Animal Physiology. The third year builds on this with Animal Breeding: Genetics and Reproduction, Applied Nutrition of Livestock, Horses and Companion Animals, Immunology, and Veterinary Health. The final fifth year includes advanced study in Behaviour and Welfare of Domesticated Animals, Equine Nutrition and Pasture Management, and Equine Stud Management, alongside a substantial Research Project and optional topics such as Veterinary Pharmacology and Disease Control.
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Entry requirements
A level: Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed Level 3 qualifications (e.g. A-Levels or BTEC diploma) in subject areas other than biological science, and to mature-aged candidates who have the required GCSEs, experience and motivation. IB: Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed an international baccalaureate in subject areas other than higher level biological science, and to mature-aged candidates who have the required GCSE subjects (or equivalent), experience and motivation.
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What students say
Based on about 48 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 96%
- Left higher education: 4%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 25%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 15%
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Animal care and control services: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 10%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 15%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 5%
- South East: 20%
- South West: 10%
- Wales: 20%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
Modules
- Building Blocks of Biology
- Communication Skills
- Fundamentals in Animal Biology
- Fundamentals in Ecology and Plant Diversity
- Microbes, Health and Disease
- Practical and Analytical Skills for Biologists
- Cell Biology
- Disease Diagnosis and Control
- Domestic Animal Anatomy and Physiology
- Genetics, Evolution and Diversity
- Skills for Animal, Equine and Veterinary Bioscientists in Equine Exercise Physiology
- Comparative Animal Physiology
- Introduction to Livestock Production and Science
- Animal Breeding: Genetics and Reproduction
- Applied Nutrition of Livestock, Horses and Companion Animals
- Immunology
- Research Methods
- Veterinary Health
- Animal Behaviour
- Human, Equine and Canine Exercise Physiology and Locomotion
- Vertebrate Zoology
- Behaviour and Welfare of Domesticated Animals
- Equine Nutrition and Pasture Management
- Equine Stud Management
- Research Project
- International Animal Health Study Tour
- Veterinary Infectious Diseases
- Veterinary Pharmacology and Disease Control
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Equine and Veterinary Bioscience (with integrated year studying abroad) at Aberystwyth University earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £20,000 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £28,500. The £23,500 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Animal science.
What do graduates of BSc Equine and Veterinary Bioscience (with integrated year studying abroad) at Aberystwyth University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Equine and Veterinary Bioscience (with integrated year studying abroad) at Aberystwyth University?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Equine and Veterinary Bioscience (with integrated year studying abroad) at Aberystwyth University?
The average entrant had 124 UCAS points.
Does BSc Equine and Veterinary Bioscience (with integrated year studying abroad) at Aberystwyth University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Equine and Veterinary Bioscience (with integrated year studying abroad) at Aberystwyth University?
96% of students continued into their second year, and 4% left higher education.