Aberystwyth University

BSc Veterinary Biosciences

Aberystwyth UniversityAberystwyth, United Kingdom

Course overview

Why study

Veterinary Biosciences at Aberystwyth University? You'll be taught and mentored by veterinary surgeons and world-class veterinary scientists. You'll work with lecturers and vets from the Aberystwyth School of Veterinary Sciences to understand the wider veterinary field.

The University has hundreds of hectares of farmland, including sheep, dairy, beef and more livestock, and an equine centre. All students have access to our fantastic modern laboratories, dissection rooms and microscopy suites on campus. This degree is very much 'hands on' with practicals involving molecular, cellular, anatomical and behavioural aspects of veterinary health.

Learn and live in an exceptional environment where you will have marine, moorland, mountain, grassland and coast right on your doorstep. International Opportunities If you’re feeling adventurous, why not take the chance to study abroad during your degree? We have exchange agreements with universities in Europe, USA, Canada, and elsewhere, so you can apply to spend all or part of your 2nd year studying veterinary biosciences overseas.

You’ll miss Aberystwyth, but you’ll love the new perspectives that international study can bring! The majority of teaching staff in the Department of Life Sciences are qualified to PhD level and are research active. Vocational courses also have staff whose background lies within industry.

The Department has a large number of research only staff with whom students may have contact.

Key highlights

  • Taught and mentored by veterinary surgeons and veterinary scientists
  • University farmland with sheep, dairy and beef livestock, plus equine centre
  • Modern laboratories, dissection rooms and microscopy suites on campus
  • Hands-on practicals in molecular, cellular, anatomical and behavioural veterinary health
  • Option to study abroad in Europe, USA or Canada in third year
  • Selected modules available to study in the medium of Welsh

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 104-128 — UCAS Tariff 128 - 104 A Levels ABB-BCC with B in Biology GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4): English or Welsh, Science and Mathematics BTEC National Diploma: DDD-DDM in a specified subject International Baccalaureate:…
  • UCAS tariff points: 48 — UCAS Tariff 48 A Levels Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed Level 3 qualifications (e.g. A-Levels or BTEC diploma) in subject areas other than biological science, and to mature-aged candidates…
  • A-level: ABB-BCC — to include with B in Biology
  • GCSE: C/4 — to include English
  • BTEC: DDD-DDM — to include in a specified subject; BTEC National Diploma
  • International Baccalaureate: 28-30 — to include with 5 points in Biology at High

Scholarships

  • Aberystwyth Regional Scholarships

    Students will be eligible for a £2,000 reduction in tuition fees for each year of their studies at Aberystwyth University.

    Up to £2,000

  • Caru Aber International Award

    Caru Aber International Award gives a £1,000 tuition fee discount (for every year of study) to any international fee-paying students who spent a period of time studying with us as an associate student.

    Up to £1,000

  • International Accommodation Award

    This award means that for students who choose to live in our on-campus Cwrt Mawr housing, there is no cost for the first year of study.

  • International Family Award

    International Family Award – giving you a £1,000 reduction in tuition fees for every year of your studies.

    Up to £1,000

  • Margaret Evelyn “Lynne” Williams Bursary

    The Bursary is worth £500 during the first year of study and a maximum of two awards will be available each year.

    Up to £500

  • Mathematics Department Award

    Up to £500 a year.

  • Music Scholarships

    £650 a year Music Scholarships are open to UK and international applicants.

    Up to £650

  • Waldo Williams Scholarship

    Successful applicants could receive up to £500 in their first year.

  • Welsh Medium Study Bursary

    Up to £400 a year - for following part or all of your course through the medium of Welsh.

Careers this course leads to

  • Veterinary research scientist
  • Laboratory technician
  • Animal health officer
  • Veterinary pharmaceutical sales representative
  • Animal welfare officer
  • Animal nutritionist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £21,875 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Aberystwyth University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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