BSc Bioveterinary Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Bioveterinary Science is an undergraduate animal science degree centred on the study of animal health, disease mechanisms, and veterinary diagnostics. Core topics include Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Fieldwork, Project Management, Clinical Skills, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The curriculum includes an optional year abroad. The first year introduces foundational biological concepts through compulsory modules such as Science of Life, Exploring and Researching Life Sciences, and Animal Husbandry and Welfare. The second year progresses into specialized subjects covering pathology, diagnostics, and behavior through modules like Biology of Disease, Bioveterinary Diagnostics, Microbiology, and Behaviour and Welfare. The final year focuses on advanced veterinary topics and independent research, featuring compulsory modules such as Veterinary Disease, Epidemiology and One Health, Veterinary Pharmacology, Animal Welfare Considerations in Clinical Practice, and Natural Sciences Dissertation.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 112 UCAS points A level: Typical offer BCC-BBC, including one of the following subjects: GCE A Level: Biology, Chemistry, or Applied Science IB: 26 points including 5 in Biology or Chemistry
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What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 15%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Animal care and control services: 15%
- Natural and social science professionals: 5%
- Veterinarians: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 40%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 110 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 4%
- North West: 42%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 11%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 3%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 7%
- Scotland: 3%
- Northern Ireland: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Scientific Principles
- Animal Biology
- Animals in the Anthropocene
- Science of Life
- Exploring and Researching Life Sciences
- Animal Husbandry and Welfare
- Project Based Learning in Biosciences
- Spanish: Communication in Practice
- French: Intermediate Language Development
- Spanish: Intermediate Language Development
- Chinese: Intermediate Language Development
- German: Communication in Practice
- French: Communication in Practice
- Subsidiary Language
- Biology of Disease
- Bioveterinary Diagnostics
- Microbiology
- Behaviour and Welfare
- Work Placement - Natural Sciences
- Experiential Learning - Natural Sciences
- Upper Intermediate Language Development and Global Employability
- Advanced Language Development and Global Sustainability
- Post Beginner Language Development and Global Cultures
- Experiential Overseas Learning
- Developing Intercultural Literacy and Cross-Cultural Skills
- Industry Placement Year
- Study Abroad Immersive Year
- Veterinary Disease, Epidemiology and One Health
- Veterinary Pharmacology
- Animal Welfare Considerations in Clinical Practice
- Natural Sciences Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Bioveterinary Science at University of Chester earn?
The median salary is £24,500 after 15 months, £18,500 after 3 years, £21,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £26,000. The £21,500 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Animal science.
What do graduates of BSc Bioveterinary Science at University of Chester do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Bioveterinary Science at University of Chester?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Bioveterinary Science at University of Chester?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 26 points in the IB. The average entrant had 128 UCAS points.
Does BSc Bioveterinary Science at University of Chester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Bioveterinary Science at University of Chester?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.