BSc Bioveterinary Sciences with Placement Year
About this course
BSc in Bioveterinary Science, combining animal biology with veterinary science. Core topics include Statistics, Laboratory Techniques and Research Methods. The course includes a placement year between the second and final year, and an independent research project is undertaken in the final year.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB, including grade B in A level Biology and another science subject. Acceptable science subjects include: Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Computer Science, IT. IB: 30 points overall, including 5 in higher level Biology and another science subject
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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
- 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 Placement Year 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 Placement Year 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 Placement Year 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 Placement Year at University of Reading?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 123 UCAS points.
Does BSc Bioveterinary Sciences with Placement Year at University of Reading include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Bioveterinary Sciences with Placement Year at University of Reading?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.