BSc Veterinary Biosciences with Professional Studies
About this course
BSc in Veterinary Biosciences with Professional Studies, focusing on animal health, disease, and biomedical science. This four-year full-time programme includes opportunities for practical work placements in veterinary laboratories, research institutes, or industry settings, alongside an independent final-year research project.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB including Biology and at least one from Chemistry (preferred), Geography, Mathematics or Physics + GCSE Chemistry grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/4,4 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 OR BBB including Double Award Applied Science or Double Award Life & Health Sciences + GCSE Biology and Chemistry grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/4,4 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 OR ABB including Biology + GCSE Chemistry grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/4,4 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4. IB: 32 points overall including 6,5,5 at Higher Level including Biology and Chemistry (preferred) or Mathematics or Physics or Geography + GCSE Chemistry grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/4,4 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 OR 33 points overall including 6,5,5 at Higher Level including Biology + GCSE Chemistry grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/4,4 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4
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What students say
Based on about 32 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 29 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Animal care and control services: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Veterinary Biosciences with Professional Studies at Queen's University Belfast earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £32,000. The £30,000 median after fifteen months is £5,000 more than the UK median for Zoology.
What do graduates of BSc Veterinary Biosciences with Professional Studies at Queen's University Belfast 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 Veterinary Biosciences with Professional Studies at Queen's University Belfast?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Veterinary Biosciences with Professional Studies at Queen's University Belfast?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 157 UCAS points.
Does BSc Veterinary Biosciences with Professional Studies at Queen's University Belfast include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Veterinary Biosciences with Professional Studies at Queen's University Belfast?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.