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Equine and Veterinary Bioscience (with integrated year in industry)

Equine and Veterinary Bioscience (with integrated year in industry) Code D335

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Key Facts

D335

  • UCAS Tariff

    128 - 104

  • Course Length

    4 Year

Further details on entry requirements

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Combine your desire to undertake work experience whilst studying at University. Our Equine Science and Veterinary Bioscience at Aberystwyth University is engineered to give you the head start in the ever so competitive career market. Equine and Veterinary Biosciences 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.

Course Overview

Why study Equine and Veterinary Biosciences at Aberystwyth University?

  • The syllabus of this course with the integrated year in industry is identical to its sister course BSc Equine & Veterinary Biosciences (D334) and complete your year in industry. Your work experience must be relevant to this degree and the year is assessed which will count towards your degree grade.
  • Students will have to organise their work experience under the guidance of our Director for Employability. There is no guarantee that the work experience will be paid. (If you cannot obtain a placement, then you must transfer to its sister course BSc Equine & Veterinary Biosciences D334).
  • During your year in work experience, you will pay a discounted tuition fee of which the information can be found here.
  • All students will have access to and use of superb teaching and research facilities including modern laboratories. 
  • Internationally renowned passionate teaching staff who are experts in their fields for animal science and equine research.
  • A fantastic equine centre with Olympic size indoor arena, all-weather manège, round pen, horse walker and livery facilities including turnout.
Our Staff

The majority of teaching staff at the Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences are qualified to PhD level and are research active. Vocational courses also have staff whose background lies within industry.  The Institute has a large number of research only staff with whom students may have contact.

Modules

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.

Core

Module Name Module Code Credit Value
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
Equine Study Tour BR14210 10
Molecular Laboratory Skills BR12210 10

Core

Module Name Module Code Credit Value
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 * BR25620 20

Options

Module Name Module Code Credit Value
Ethology BR21620 20
Vertebrate Zoology BR26820 20

Core

Module Name Module Code Credit Value
Integrated Year in Industry BRS0060 60

Core

Module Name Module Code Credit Value
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
Equine Nutrition and Pasture Management BR35720 20
Equine Stud Management BR32520 20

* Also available partially or entirely through the medium of Welsh

Careers

What opportunities are there for me?

Our alumni are currently in these following fields:

  • Research Scientist
  • Working at nutrition companies
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Progression to MSc and PhD postgraduate study.

Studying Equine science, you will develop specialist skills including:

Ability to evaluate the physiological needs of a range of species in health and disease, with a special emphasis on the horse

Your year in industry:

Make no mistake, you will develop confidence and gaining experience in the industry will stimulate your enthusiasm for the subject. 

Completing a year in industry will allow you to:

  • Apply the learning from your course to the work environment
  • Make industry contacts
  • Develop practical skills related to your area of study
  • Apply your practical skills and technical knowledge after returning to study
  • Enhance your CV and better prepare yourself for a job after graduating.

Students on this scheme should note that the department institute does not have automatic placements for every applicant. You will be responsible for finding securing the work experience, however, you will have the assistance of our institute Work Experience Coordinator and our dedicated careers advisor (James Cuffe, jpc11@aber.ac.uk). If you fail to find work experience you will be able to convert your course to the three-year version of your subject.

Course Content

If you are interested in the biology that underpins the health and welfare of the horse and range of other animals, then Equine and Veterinary Bioscience is for you. Here’s why we think Aberystwyth is the very best place to make your journey of discovery.

What will I be taught?

You may investigate the subject from both clinical and welfare perspectives through to the latest developments in animal biotechnology, bioethics and infectious diseases. A detailed course structure can be found by clicking the tab 'course content'. Example subject areas include:

  • Anatomy and physiology;
  • Principles of genetics and metabolism;
  • Equine exercise physiology;
  • Management of the performance horse;
  • Equine study tour;
  • Principles veterinary science;
  • Animal behaviour and welfare;
  • Nutrition;
  • Equine stud management;
  • Applied veterinary science;
  • Veterinary drugs and veterinary infectious diseases.

How will I be taught?

This course will be delivered through a balanced programme of lectures, seminars, workshops, practicals, field visits, and lab work. You will have an opportunity to develop an understudy of concepts, research and methodology relating to equine and veterinary bioscience. You will explore this learning in laboratory research and experimentation, as well as hands-on exercises. You may also participate in a study tour, which will cover a range of different equine-related organizations and may include racing training stables, studs, racecourses and veterinary hospitals.

You’ll be taught by expert scientists, with an international reputation, who conduct research in a wide range of equine and animal science areas. Our lecturers are passionate teachers too, with years of experience of communicating the science of the horse and other animals. 

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:
DDM-DMM 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 applications from students studying the Access to Higher Education Diploma. 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 are studying a qualification not listed on this page, please get in touch with the Undergraduate Admissions Office for further advice. For further information, contact ug-admissions@aber.ac.uk

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