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Veterinary Bioscience (with Placement)

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 4 Years
  • Sandwich
  • 21/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

Why should you apply to study this course?
If you are interested in preventing diseases and improving the health and welfare of animals based on a strong understanding of the scientific principles behind them then this is the course for you.

What will this degree entail?
This course will be based on scientific principles of biology and physiology of animals to understand the mechanisms behind their health and diseases. During the course you will study a variety of subject disciplines, including basic animal health related topics such as nutrition, biotechnology, microbiology, disease sciences and disease control strategies. In addition, you will focus on the global animal health industry, understanding the emergence and transmission of animal diseases, their risk to other animals and humans. You will spend time in our state-of-the-art teaching laboratories, on-campus farm and companion animal house applying skills whilst gaining subject specific knowledge in classroom-based studies. The course will also introduce business management of relevance to working within animal related industries.

As with other Harper Adams University degrees, a key feature of this course is a placement year where you will get an opportunity to work in an industry of your choice, enabling you to put knowledge into practice, develop your network and discover your future ambitions. In your final year you will build on this experience and conduct a specialist research project.

Modules

https://www.harper-adams.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/15/veterinary-bioscience

Assessment method

A wide range of assessment methods are used. Depending on the module these include examination, assignments, practical spot-tests and presentations.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

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Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Sandwich • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 21/09/2026

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:
D300
Institution code:
H12
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

Harper Adams University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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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:
D300
Institution code:
H12
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 96 - 128 points

From 3 A2 passes An understanding of a biological science-based subject, for example Biology, Human Biology, Applied Science or Physical Education would be preferable.

A level - CCC

No more than 2 arts-based subjects out of 3.

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

An understanding of a biological science-based subject, for example Biology, Human Biology, Applied Science or Physical Education would be preferable. For applicants taking a City & Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma, offers tend to be in the region of DDM Please note these grades apply only to the new examined (reformed) version of the Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma which should be 1080 Guided Learning Hours. For the previous version of this course, the City and Guilds Level 3 Extended Diploma, we require grade D. We do not accept the 720 GLH version as fully meeting our Level 3 entry requirements. If you are unsure which version you are studying please contact your school or college for advice.

Access to HE Diploma - D: 15 credits M: 30 credits

An understanding of a biological science-based subject, for example Biology, Human Biology, Applied Science or Physical Education would be preferable.

Scottish Higher - BBBB

An understanding of a biological science-based subject, for example Biology, Human Biology, Applied Science or Physical Education would be preferable.

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) - D*DD

An understanding of a biological science-based subject, for example Biology, Human Biology, Applied Science or Physical Education would be preferable. Please note these grades apply only to the old non-examined version of the Level 3 Extended Diploma which should be 1080 Guided Learning Hours. We do not accept the 720 GLH version as fully meeting our Level 3 entry requirements.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 28 points

Pass with 28 overall with Biology passed with 5 at higher level

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

We accept the Welsh Baccalaureate as equivalent to a full A level. For further information please contact the Admissions team.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H3

BBBB under the previous system. An understanding of a biological science-based subject, for example Biology, Human Biology, Applied Science or Physical Education would be preferable.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

Minimum of 4 GCSE’s at grade C/4 including English Language, Maths and Science.

T Level - M

Accepted subject Agriculture, Land Management and Production Routes: Livestock production Accepted subject Animal Care and Management Routes: Animal Care and Management, Equine Care and Management Accepted subject Science Routes: Laboratory Sciences

An understanding of a biological science based subject, for example Biology, Human Biology, Applied Science or Physical Education would be preferable. We would welcome applications from candidates offering other evidence of their suitability for this programme.

For full entry requirements, including details of all other qualifications accepted, please see our website www.harper.ac.uk
The University is happy to consider applications from those who are studying mixed qualifications, such as combinations of BTECs and A levels. Due to the numerous combinations available it is impossible to state the entry requirements for these, but applicants can expect to receive offers with comparable grades to those without mixed qualifications. For advice please contact the Admissions Team.

The University is committed to bringing fresh talent to the industries we serve and has developed a range of initiatives to give everyone the best chance to access our undergraduate programmes. Known as 'Access to Harper' our contextualised offer scheme recognises difficulties that some applicants may face and provides those applicants with an offer lower than our standard requirements. Further details can be found at https://www.harper-adams.ac.uk/apply/how-to-apply/access.cfm

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

Additional entry requirements

Other
Interviews will take place on an ad-hoc basis should the Course Manager wish to discuss any aspect of your application and for all potentially suitable applicants who require visa sponsorship.

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted 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.

Data from:
This course
Date range:
2022-2024

Grades held by accepted students

For Harper Adams University, the top and bottom 5% of student grades have been removed from these calculations. This change helps to remove any extraordinary circumstances that could impact the data. Learn more here .
BCC Most common
  1. AAB
  2. Highest grades
  3. DDD
  4. Lowest grades

Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

100% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

How do you compare?

See how students with your grades have been accepted onto this course in the past.

Student Outcomes

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85 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

100 Go onto work and study

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
Republic of Ireland£9535Year 1
England£9535Year 1
Northern Ireland£9535Year 1
Scotland£9535Year 1
Wales£9535Year 1
Channel Islands£9535Year 1
EU£16500Year 1
International£16500Year 1

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

This 4 year course consists of 3 years on campus at a cost of £9535 per year with a placement in year 3 which costs £1905 (Fees for International students are £16500 per year with a placement in year 3 which costs £3,848)

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