Equine and Veterinary Bioscience
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Key Facts
D334-
UCAS Tariff
128 - 104
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Course duration
3 years
Further details on entry requirements
Apply NowEquine Science and Veterinary Bioscience at Aberystwyth means studying the biology of a range of animal species in such a way as to provide you with the underpinning veterinary medicine and scientific theory and examples using the horse (including some equine-specific modules) are used where possible. This includes how nutrition, welfare, anatomy and physiology as well as understanding diseases, their diagnosis and control. It does not provide recognised training for those wishing to practise as a veterinary surgeon but may provide graduates with a suitable pathway to a veterinary medicine degree programme.
If that is not enough, scroll down for why we think Aberystwyth is a great place to study Equine and Veterinary Bioscience.
Course Overview
Modules September start - 2022
Please note: The modules listed below are those currently intended for delivery during the next academic year and may be subject to change. They are included here to give an indication of how the course is structured.
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Applied Animal Biology | BR13320 | 20 |
Microbial Diversity | BR12110 | 10 |
Study and Communication Skills | BR12410 | 10 |
Biochemistry and the Cellular Basis of Life | BR15320 | 20 |
Disease Diagnosis and Control | BR15420 | 20 |
Equine Anatomy and Physiology | BR10910 | 10 |
Equine Exercise Physiology | BR11010 | 10 |
Exploring Genetics | BR14410 | 10 |
Options
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Equine Study Tour | BR14210 | 10 |
Molecular Laboratory Skills | BR12210 | 10 |
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Animal Breeding: Genetics and Reproduction | BR25220 | 20 |
Immunology | BR22220 | 20 |
Veterinary Health | BR27120 | 20 |
Applied Nutrition of Livestock, Horses and Companion Animals | BR20720 | 20 |
Research Methods | BR27520 | 20 |
Options
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Ethology | BR21620 | 20 |
Vertebrate Zoology | BR26820 | 20 |
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Behaviour and Welfare of Domesticated Animals | BR35120 | 20 |
Veterinary Infectious Diseases | BR34120 | 20 |
Veterinary Pharmacology and Disease Control | BR36820 | 20 |
Research Project | BR36440 | 40 |
Options
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Equine Nutrition and Pasture Management | BR35720 | 20 |
Equine Stud Management | BR32520 | 20 |
* Also available partially or entirely through the medium of Welsh
Careers
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Typical Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff 128 - 104
A Levels ABB-BCC with B in Biology
GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4):
English or Welsh and Mathematics
BTEC National Diploma:
D*D*D* with a specified subject
International Baccalaureate:
30-28 with 5 points in Biology at Higher Level
European Baccalaureate:
75%-65% overall with 7 in Biology
English Language Requirements:
See our Undergraduate English Language Requirements for this course. Pre-sessional English Programmes are also available for students who do not meet our English Language Requirements.
Country Specific Entry Requirements:
International students whose qualification is not listed on this page, can check our Country Specific Entry Requirements for further information.
The University welcomes undergraduate applications from students studying the Access to Higher Education Diploma or T-level qualifications, provided that relevant subject content and learning outcomes are met. We are not able to accept Access to Higher Education Diplomas or T-levels as a general qualification for every undergraduate degree course.
Our inclusive admissions policy values breadth as well as depth of study. Applicants are selected on their own individual merits and offers can vary. If you would like to check the eligibility of your qualifications before submitting an application, please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for advice and guidance.