BSc Bioveterinary Sciences with Foundation
About this course
BSc in Bioveterinary Science, spanning animal biology, veterinary science, and animal management. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, and Marketing. The programme begins with a foundation year before progressing to the three-year BSc. An Independent Research Project in the final year enables students to plan and conduct original research.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB - for applicants without Biology and a second science CCD - for applicants with Biology and a second science Acceptable science subjects include: Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Computer Science, IT. IB: 30 - for applicants without Biology and a second science at higher level 24 - for applicants with Biology and a second science at higher level Acceptable science subjects include: Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Computer Science, IT. If you would like to receive personalised advice on your eligibility for our Foundation courses, please ask us a question .
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What students say
Based on about 50 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Animal care and control services: 35%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 15%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Engineering professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 15 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 20%
- London: 5%
- South East: 40%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 20%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Ecology, Environment and Sustainability
- Business, Consumers and Sustainability
- Foundation Biology 1
- Foundation Biology 2
- Academic and Scientific Skills: Foundations for Tackling Global Challenges 1
- Animal Anatomy, Physiology and Nutrition 1
- Animal Behaviour, Welfare and Ethics
- Bioveterinary Science in Practice 1
- Fundamentals of Biochemistry
- Fundamentals of Microbiology
- Cellular and Molecular Principles of Life
- Animal Anatomy, Physiology and Nutrition 2
- Bioveterinary Science in Practice 2
- Data Skills
- Veterinary Health and Disease
- Livestock Production, Nutrition and Welfare
- Zoo and Exotic Animal Science
- Molecular Microbiology
- Conservation Science
- Independent Research Project
- Advanced Livestock Production and Product Quality
- Advances in Bioveterinary Science
- Applied Microbiology
- Companion Animal Science
- Equine Science and Management
- Epidemiology of Zoonotic Diseases
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Bioveterinary Sciences with Foundation at University of Reading earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £31,500. The £27,500 median after five years is £3,500 more than the UK median for Animal science.
What do graduates of BSc Bioveterinary Sciences with Foundation at University of Reading 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 Sciences with Foundation at University of Reading?
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 Sciences with Foundation at University of Reading?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 123 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Bioveterinary Sciences with Foundation at University of Reading?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.