University of Glasgow
Veterinary Biosciences BSc (Hons)
University of Glasgow

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of Veterinary Biosciences BSc (Hons) at University of Glasgow for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Others in Veterinary Sciences.

Overall student satisfaction
90 /100
15 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Veterinary Sciences

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Others in Veterinary Sciences at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £32000 £33000 £37000
25-75 percentile range £29500 - £35000 £29500 - £36500 £33500 - £41000


Salary of all UK Graduates of Veterinary Sciences

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £23554 £21433 £23263
25-75 percentile range £20902 - £25723 £17575 - £24837 £18725 - £27075

Course Description

VETERINARY BIOSCIENCES:- Veterinary biosciences is a biological sciences programme designed to provide students with a strong understanding of the key elements that underpin all modern biological sciences, with a major focus on the biology of health and disease in animals. The programme is delivered by leading expert life scientists and veterinary clinicians. Glasgow is ranked 2nd in the UK for Animal Science (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022).

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Veterinary Biosciences BSc (Hons) at University of Glasgow

20% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
10% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
10% Caring personal services
10% Elementary occupations
10% Natural and social science professionals
10% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
10% Teaching Professionals
10% Librarians and Related Professionals
10% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals

Grading & Study Time

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

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

Costs

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:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

Positions of University of Glasgow in top UK and global rankings.

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About University of Glasgow

The ancient University of Glasgow owns and manages three distinct campus locations: Gilmorehill, Garscube, and Dumfries campus. The primary building for the majority of students is Gilmorehill, where learners have the opportunity to earn a degree from the university’s diverse Liberal Arts subjects, as well as participate in well funded research projects. The city of Glasgow has a well deserved reputation for having some of the friendliest locals in the UK, as well as being one of the cultural centres of Scotland.

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Where is this programme taught

Gilmorehill (Main) Campus
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