Harper Adams University
Veterinary Bioscience (+ Foundation year) (with placement) BSc
Harper Adams University

Key Course Facts

Course Description

Foundation Year Programmes are a means of accessing degree study should you not meet the entry requirements for honours degree programmes.

The Foundation Year degree in Veterinary Bioscience provides a preparatory year for students hoping to progress to veterinary bioscience, veterinary nursing or veterinary physiotherapy degrees.

Candidates will be assessed at the end of their first year of study and progress to Year 1 of an Honours Degree (BSc Hons). A pass at 40% gives straight progression to the BSc (Hons) Veterinary Bioscience route that the student is on (transfer to another route can be requested but is at the course manager's discretion) A pass at at least 60% permits transfer to any BSc (Hons) route, provided any additional requirements (such as work experience) are met. Progression will be based on prior qualifications, preparatory year performance and for some routes a fitness to practice assessment.

5.years (full-time) including a one-year work placement. A four year programme is available for applicants with at least two years, full-time relevant work experience. Please contact Admissions for further information on this option.

Please note this course DOES NOT provide a route through to studying Veterinary Medicine at the joint Harper & Keele Veterinary School. Please see course XD01 for this option.

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

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Qualification requirements

Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)

Access to HE Diploma

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

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

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Veterinary Bioscience (+ Foundation year) (with placement), BSc, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Veterinary Bioscience (+ Foundation year) (with placement) BSc

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
Ireland £9250 year 1
EU £13250 year 1
International £13250 year 1

Additional fee information

This 5 year course consists of 4 years on campus at a cost of £9250 per year with a placement in year 4 which costs £1850 (Fees for International students are £13,250 per year with a placement in year 4 which costs £3,500)

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

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.

Possible Entry Points:

  • Foundation

University Rankings

Positions of Harper Adams University in top UK and global rankings.

See all 9 university rankings of Harper Adams University

About Harper Adams University

Harper Adams University (HAUC) was founded in 1901 and is located in the outer area of Edgmond, England. Students at HAUC have access to state-of-the-art laboratories and what is known as the Invention Hub - a place where students can bring their ideas to life. With a Work Experience placement being a component of every course at this university, Harper Adams applicants can expect to gain practical, hands-on knowledge to accompany their classroom learning.

List of 57 Bachelor and Master Courses from Harper Adams University - Course Catalogue

Student composition of Harper Adams University

undergraduates:
2805
postgraduates:
280
Total:
3085
  • Student Life - Behind the Scenes
  • What's it like to study at Harper Adams University as an international student?
  • Studying at Harper as a student from the USA
  • Student to graduate with first-class honours after joining uni through Clearing

Where is this programme taught

Main Site
map marker Show on map

Similar courses

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
Medical Biosciences with Management BSc (Hons) Imperial College of Science - - - £9250 £37900 - London On campus Full-time
Biological Sciences with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) The University of Sheffield - - - £9250 £29110 - Sheffield On campus Full-time
Biology with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) University of Derby - - - £9250 £14900 - Derby On campus Full-time
Biological Sciences with Spanish for Science BSc (Hons) Imperial College of Science - - - £9250 £41650 - London On campus Full-time
Biology BSc (Hons) Aberystwyth University - - - £9000 £18830 - Aberystwyth On campus Full-time
Biological Sciences with Management BSc (Hons) The University of Edinburgh 78% 0% 1% £9250 £34800 198 Edinburgh On campus Full-time
Biological Sciences (Evolutionary Biology) BSc (Hons) The University of Edinburgh - - - £9250 £34800 - Edinburgh On campus Full-time
Life Sciences BSc (Hons) Brunel University 67% 11% 0% £9250 £21470 £23615 136 Uxbridge On campus Full-time
Biological Sciences (Zoology) BSc (Hons) Oxford Brookes University 79% 0% 10% £9250 £16900 116 Oxford On campus Full-time
Biology (with integrated year in industry) BSc (Hons) Aberystwyth University - - - £9000 £18830 - Aberystwyth On campus Full-time