Veterinary Biosciences
About this course
BSc/MSci in Veterinary Biosciences, a biological sciences degree focused on the biology of health and disease in animals. The course includes an optional year abroad.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB or BBB (Additional requirements: A-level Chemistry or Biology.) IB: 34 (6,5,5 HL) (Additional requirements: HL Chemistry or Biology.) Scottish Higher: ABBB at S5 will be considered. Typically S6 entrants will have AAAAA Higher or AAAA Higher + B Advanced Higher Additional requirements: Higher Biology or Chemistry. Scottish Higher (widening access): MD20 : BBBB (also other target groups*) MD40 : AABB (ABB S5 minimum for consideration)* Additional requirements: Higher Biology or Chemistry. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.
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What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 54%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Further study: 25%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 30%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 85 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 12%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 1%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 58%
- Northern Ireland: 14%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Veterinary Biosciences at University of Glasgow earn?
The median salary is £35,000 after 15 months, £35,000 after 3 years, £41,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £37,000 and £46,500. The £41,500 median after five years is £15,500 more than the UK median for Veterinary sciences (other).
What do graduates of Veterinary Biosciences at University of Glasgow do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Veterinary Biosciences at University of Glasgow?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Veterinary Biosciences at University of Glasgow?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 210 UCAS points.
Does Veterinary Biosciences at University of Glasgow include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on Veterinary Biosciences at University of Glasgow?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.