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Bioveterinary Sciences with Foundation

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time
  • October 2026
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

Gain the expertise to succeed in an animal-related career with our BSc Bioveterinary Sciences with Foundation degree.

This four-year programme includes a foundation year that leads directly into our three-year BSc Bioveterinary Sciences course.

The foundation year will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to succeed at university. You’ll develop core skills in academic study, writing, mathematics, and research, as well as subject-specific skills in biology, ecology and sustainability.

During the three-year course, you'll then gain a solid grounding in biosciences and an understanding of animal function from molecular to whole-animal level. Your studies will cover:

  • cell biology

  • biochemistry

  • physiology of body systems

  • health, welfare, and behaviour sciences

  • nutritional sciences.

For more information, please visit the course page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/foundation-programmes-ug/bsc-bioveterinary-sciences-with-foundation

Modules

Modules may include:

  • Mathematics Foundation
  • Animal Behaviour, Welfare and Ethics
  • Bioveterinary Science in Practice 1
  • Veterinary Health and Disease
  • Animal Anatomy, Physiology and Nutrition 2.
    *Please note that all modules are subject to change. Check our website for more details about the course structure.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • October 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
D303
Institution code:
R12
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Foundation

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
D303
Institution code:
R12
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

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Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

A level
CCD - BBB

Students taking Science subjects at A Level are encouraged to consider entry to the BSc without Foundation option.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM

Students taking Science subjects are encouraged to consider entry to the BSc without Foundation option.

Access to HE Diploma
D: 0 credits M: 36 credits P: 9 credits

Students taking Science subjects are encouraged to consider entry to the BSc without Foundation option.

Scottish Higher
BBCCC - ABBBB

Students taking Science subjects are encouraged to consider entry to the BSc without Foundation option.

Extended Project
B

In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification provides to students for University study, we now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer.  Eligible applicants would receive two offers,  our usual offer plus an alternative offer of a B in the EPQ and one grade lower in their A level subjects

T Level
M

Minimum grade C in the Core Component.

GCSE English, Mathematics and Science at grade C.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

We issue offers to best fit the different circumstances and experiences of our applicants. We take a tailored and holistic approach, considering extenuating circumstances on a case-by-case basis. We recognise that some students are more likely than others to face barriers to fulfilling their academic potential at school, through no fault of their own. More information on our supportive offer making approaches can be found at: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/what-offer-will-i-get

Learn more on the University of Reading website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

For Home students: The University will charge undergraduate home tuition fees at the upper limit set by the UK Government for the relevant academic year. The University will increase tuition fees for Home Undergraduate Students at the start of each academic year, in line with this and the new fee will be communicated to you.

For EU and International students: The University will increase Tuition Fees for International Undergraduate and Integrated Foundation Year Programme Students at the start of each academic year (September). The new fee for each academic year of your Programme will be communicated to you

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