MBiol Bioveterinary Science
About this course
MBiol (Hons) in Bioveterinary Science is a degree centred on biological and veterinary animal sciences, incorporating practical techniques and scientific methodologies. Core topics include Research Methods, Fieldwork, Entrepreneurship, and Global & Comparative Perspective. Students have the option to undertake a year abroad during their studies. The first year covers foundational concepts through BIOLOGY CORE CONCEPTS, FROM INDIVIDUALS TO ECOSYSTEM, and practical laboratory training. The second year progresses to GENETICS & IMMUNOLOGY FOR BIOSCIENCES, ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR, and ANIMAL ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY AND HUSBANDRY, alongside optional practical skills. The third year involves compulsory study in BIOVETERINARY INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP, VETERINARY INFECTION BIOLOGY: RESEARCH AND TRANSLATION, and a RESEARCH PROJECT. The fourth year concludes with advanced modules such as GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES and a further RESEARCH PROJECT, with optional pathways in biological data skills and informatics.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB IB: 32 points overall with no score less than 4 including 6 in Higher Level Biology and 5 in Higher Level Chemistry (or second science) or pass the IB Diploma plus 6,5,5 in 3 HL subjects including 6 in Higher Level Biology and 5 in Higher Level Chemistry (or second science). BTEC: D*DD in Applied Science with a selection of preferred units in Biology and Chemistry, to include Distinction in Units 1 or 5 (Principles and Applications of Science I and II).
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What students say
Based on about 6 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 64%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 63%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 20 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North East: 10%
- North West: 30%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 10%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 10%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 5%
- Northern Ireland: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- BIOLOGY CORE CONCEPTS
- ORIGINS, SPECIALISATIONS, CHALLENGES AND THERAPEUTICS
- INTRODUCTORY PRACTICAL SKILLS IN BIOSCIENCES I
- FROM INDIVIDUALS TO ECOSYSTEM
- STUDY AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS TUTORIALS
- INTRODUCTORY PRACTICAL SKILLS IN BIOSCIENCES 2
- GENETICS & IMMUNOLOGY FOR BIOSCIENCES
- INTERMEDIARY PRACTICAL SKILLS IN BIOSCIENCES
- ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS TUTORIALS
- ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR
- PARASITES, PATHOGENS AND HOSTS
- ANIMAL ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY AND HUSBANDRY
- ADVANCED PRACTICAL SKILLS IN MICROBIOLOGY, INFECTION & DISEASE
- ADVANCED PRACTICAL SKILLS IN EVOLUTION, ECOLOGY, AND BEHAVIOUR
- MOLECULAR MICROBIOLOGY AND THERAPEUTICS
- ANIMAL ECOPHYSIOLOGY
- GLOBAL FIELDWORK
- RESEARCH PROJECT
- INTRODUCTION TO THE WORLD OF WORK
- RESEARCH METHODS
- BIOVETERINARY INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
- VETERINARY INFECTION BIOLOGY: RESEARCH AND TRANSLATION
- SURVEILLANCE, EPIDEMIOLOGY AND CONTROL OF DISEASES IN ANIMAL POPULATIONS
- IMMUNOLOGY AND VETERINARY PATHOLOGY
- GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES
- RESEARCH PROJECT
- BIOLOGICAL DATA SKILLS
- BIOLOGICAL DATA SKILLS (OFF-CAMPUS)
- INFORMATICS FOR LIFE SCIENCES
- INFORMATICS FOR LIFE SCIENCES (OFF-CAMPUS)
- RESEARCH INTERNSHIP
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MBiol Bioveterinary Science at University of Liverpool earn?
The median salary is £25,500 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £39,000. The £26,500 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Animal science.
Are students happy with the teaching on MBiol Bioveterinary Science at University of Liverpool?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MBiol Bioveterinary Science at University of Liverpool?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 141 UCAS points.
Does MBiol Bioveterinary Science at University of Liverpool include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MBiol Bioveterinary Science at University of Liverpool?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.