BSc Veterinary Biosciences
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Veterinary Biosciences, an undergraduate degree focused on animal biology, physiology, and the scientific principles underpinning veterinary medicine. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Fieldwork, Communication & Writing, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The course utilizes facilities in the School of Biosciences and School of Veterinary Medicine. The first year covers core foundations through compulsory modules such as Cell Biology, Microbiology: An Introduction To The Microbial World, Veterinary Anatomy And Physiology, Introduction To Principles Of Physiology And Practical Skills, Molecular Biology And Genetics - Genes And Their Function, Principles Of Evolution, and Fundamental Molecules And Processes In Biochemistry. The second year continues with compulsory study in Food Microbiology, Molecular Biology And Genetics: From Genes To Biological Function, Experimental Biology, Introduction To Immunology, Animal Nutrition, and Animal & Plant Ecology - Theory & Practice, alongside optional modules including Integration Of Physiological Systems, Medical Microbiology, Pathology And Medicine, Pharmacology: Introduction To Drug Action, and Biodiversity. The final year comprises compulsory modules in Applied Immunology and Animal Infectious Diseases, alongside optional choices such as Biochemistry - Receptors And Energy Metabolism, Animal Diversity, Biomedical Microbial Products, Environment And Sustainability, Epidemiology Of Infectious Diseases, Animal Behaviour, and Advanced Topics In Virology, culminating in a Research Project.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB-BBB / Required subjects: Biology and a second science or mathematics subject. IB: 33-32 / Required subjects: Biology or Chemistry HL5/SL6 and a second science or mathematics subject. BTEC: DDD-DDM in Applied Science or Animal Management.
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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: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 93%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Veterinarians: 88%
- Sales occupations: 2%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 1%
- Skilled trades occupations: 1%
- Administrative occupations: 1%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 92%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 94%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Cell Biology
- Microbiology: An Introduction To The Microbial World
- Veterinary Anatomy And Physiology
- Introduction To Principles Of Physiology And Practical Skills
- Molecular Biology And Genetics - Genes And Their Function
- Principles Of Evolution
- Fundamental Molecules And Processes In Biochemistry
- Food Microbiology
- Molecular Biology And Genetics: From Genes To Biological Function
- Experimental Biology
- Integration Of Physiological Systems
- Medical Microbiology
- Introduction To Immunology
- Animal Nutrition
- Animal & Plant Ecology - Theory & Practice
- Pathology And Medicine
- Pharmacology: Introduction To Drug Action
- Biodiversity
- Applied Immunology
- Biochemistry - Receptors And Energy Metabolism
- Animal Diversity
- Biomedical Microbial Products
- Environment And Sustainability
- Animal Infectious Diseases
- Epidemiology Of Infectious Diseases
- Animal Behaviour
- Advanced Topics In Virology
- Research Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Veterinary Biosciences at University of Surrey earn?
The median salary is £36,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £34,000 and £38,000. The £36,000 median after fifteen months is £9,000 more than the UK median for Veterinary sciences (other).
What do graduates of BSc Veterinary Biosciences at University of Surrey 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 Veterinary Biosciences at University of Surrey?
93% 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 at University of Surrey?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 133 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Veterinary Biosciences at University of Surrey?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.