Veterinary Biosciences BSc (Hons)
University of Surrey
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 25 graduates of Veterinary Biosciences BSc (Hons) at University of Surrey for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Others in Veterinary Sciences.
This particular course
Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of Veterinary Sciences
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £21883 | £18239 | £20665 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19244 - £24604 | £14672 - £22261 | £16433 - £25905 |
All Veterinary Sciences courses in the UK
Course Description
Why choose this course -Study a research-led curriculum focused on animal health, where you can select modules tailored to your interests, including animal behaviour, animal ecology and animal nutrition -You’ll be able to study on courses ranked 3rd in the UK by the Complete University Guide 2023 and 8th in the UK by the Guardian University Guide 2023 -Access our £12.5 million Innovation for Health Learning Laboratory, microscopy suites and pathology laboratories, to enhance your practical skills and use equipment found in research facilities -Gain industry experience through our Professional Training placements, where you can work in one of our partner laboratories across the world -Learn from lecturers who are active researchers and apply their findings to your teaching -Join the 97% of our biosciences and medicine graduates who go on to employment or further study. Graduate Outcomes survey 2022, HESA.
What you will study
In your first year, you’ll study topics that are fundamental to veterinary biosciences, including biochemistry, cell biology, evolutionary origins of biodiversity, genetics, microbiology, and veterinary anatomy and physiology, ensuring you have a solid foundation upon which to build the rest of your degree.
During your second year, you’ll get the option to learn about the pathogenesis of major human diseases, gain an understanding of endocrinology, including the role of individual hormones, delve deeper into animal evolution and comparative biology, and study animal and plant ecology.
In your third year, you’ll study animal infectious diseases, exploring the approaches to controlling these and the impact these have on human health and safety, in addition to veterinary immunology, unpicking the anatomy of various animal species and exploring their immune responses. You’ll also select four modules, exploring topics such as animal behaviour, animal diversity, epidemiology of infectious diseases and food security.
You’ll also complete a research project, bringing together all the practical, analytical, and presentation skills you’ve developed.
Endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA).
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.
This particular course
Current jobs
All courses of University of Surrey
Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Others in Veterinary Sciences courses of University of Surrey
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Veterinary Biosciences BSc (Hons) at University of Surrey
| 94% | Administrative occupations |
| 2% | Elementary occupations |
| 2% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
| 1% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 1% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
Access to HE Diploma
Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
The Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in lieu of one A Level at the A Level grades specified, excluding any subject specific requirements.
Applications are considered on an individual basis, taking into account qualifications achieved, predicted grades, personal statement and academic reference. Conditional offers are specified in terms of required grades; we do not make offers in terms of overall UCAS tariff. We understand that predicted grades are an estimate and will consider applicants who have predicted grades that are a little lower than our published requirement. Any offers we make will align with the grades shown above unless a grade reduction can be offered under our Contextual Admissions policy or our In2Surrey scheme. Details can be found here: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/schools-colleges/contextual-admissions-policy Applicants with a mixed qualification profile (e.g. those taking A-levels and BTEC qualifications) are encouraged to contact [email protected] for guidance on the grades accepted.
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | 6.5 overall with 6.0 in Writing and 5.5 in each other element |
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 Surrey in top UK and global rankings.
See all 31 university rankings of University of Surrey
About University of Surrey
The University of Surrey is a government funded research university located in Guildford, England. The university’s stated goals are to become a leading global university performing important research and innovation, creating great researchers and achieving outcomes which make important contributions to society.
List of 341 Bachelor and Master Courses from University of Surrey - Course Catalogue
Student composition of University of Surrey
-
Total number of students enrolled at University of Surrey by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 10985
- postgraduates:
- 3275
- Total:
- 14260
-
Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Biological Sciences”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
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 |
