University of Lincoln

MBio Bioveterinary Science

University of LincolnBrayford Pool, United Kingdom

Course overview

The MBio Bioveterinary Science degree at Lincoln gives students the opportunity to explore the science that underlies animal health and disease. As the information which veterinarians use to treat animals often comes from laboratories, this degree combines key concepts in animal science with relevant laboratory, field, and computer analysis, helping to give students the skills to support veterinarians. Students are introduced to the processes surrounding animal health, including life histories of pathogens and parasites, infection and immunity, preventative measures, diagnosis, and treatments.

There is the opportunity to study these issues in a range of animal species, including exotic, companion, livestock and wild animals, as well as in humans. Students also have the option of a field trip in their final year as part of the optional 'Overseas Field Course' module. This can provide the opportunity to do research in a novel environment and to study local plants and animals.

Destinations may vary, but have previously included the cloud forests of Ecuador, the Mankwe Wildlife Reserve in South Africa, and Peniche in Portugal. The fourth year of the MBio Bioveterinary Science degree is an additional research-intensive final year, after the three-year BSc. This is an opportunity to progress to Master's level and prepare for opportunities in competitive job markets.

Key highlights

  • Combines animal science with laboratory, field and computer analysis
  • Covers pathogens, parasites, infection, immunity, diagnosis and treatment
  • Studies exotic, companion, livestock and wild animals, plus humans
  • Optional final-year overseas field course, previously Ecuador, South Africa, Portugal
  • Research-intensive fourth year progresses study to Master's level
  • Develops skills to support veterinarians through laboratory-based science

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 112-120 — UK: 112 to 120 UCAS Tariff points. This must be achieved from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications, to include 40 points from Biology or Chemistry. For example: A Level: BBC to BBB to include a Grade B in Biology or Chemistry BTEC Extended Diploma in Animal Management accept…
  • International Baccalaureate: 30 — overall to include
  • GCSE: 4 or above — to include English, Mathematics, Science
  • A-level: BBC-BBB — to include to include a Grade B in Biology or Chemistry
  • International qualifications — International Non UK Qualifications: If you have studied outside of the UK, and are unsure whether your qualification meets the above requirements, please visit our country pages https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/ for information on equivalent qualifications. EU and Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language profici…

Scholarships

  • Global Leaders Scholarship

    The scholarship is available to international students and is valued at 50% of tuition fees for one year of study.

    Up to 50% of fees

  • International Undergraduate Scholarship

    The International Undergraduate Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount for each year of their undergraduate programme at the University of Lincoln.

    Up to £2,000

  • Partner Scholarship

    If you’re eligible to receive the Partner Scholarship, you may also be eligible to receive a tuition fee discount of £1,000 through our Early Payment Discount.

    Up to £1,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Veterinary laboratory scientist
  • Animal health research scientist
  • Diagnostic laboratory technician
  • Veterinary pharmaceutical scientist
  • Parasitologist
  • Animal welfare scientist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £18,300 per year

Admission

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