Bioveterinary Science Degree

Program Overview

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UCLan's 2-year BSc (Hons) Bioveterinary Sciences program offers a comprehensive understanding of animal and veterinary sciences, adopting a "One Health" approach. It equips students with core laboratory, field, and computer-based technical skills while exploring traditional and modern aspects of the field, including animal welfare science, social issues, and global challenges.

Program Outline

It equips students with core laboratory, field, and computer-based technical skills. The program is designed to provide a thorough yet balanced understanding of the relationship between humans, animals, and the environment, adopting a "One Health" approach.

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Objectives:

• Develop a strong understanding of the latest research and knowledge in animal and veterinary sciences.
• Become competent in core laboratory, field, and computer-based technical skills.
• Explore traditional concepts of bioveterinary sciences such as animal health, disease, and diagnostics.
• Develop skills and knowledge in modern aspects of the field, including animal behavior and welfare science, social issues, global challenges, and communication skills.
• Gain a thorough understanding of the way we live and work with animals and our environment as one.

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Outline:

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Structure:

• 2-year accelerated program (compared to typical 3-year degrees)
• Full-time program
• Delivered in-person at the Preston Campus
• Starts in September 2024
• Runs over 3 semesters (September to July)

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Modules:

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Year 1:

• Compulsory Modules:
• Structure and Function II (VM1002):
Provides a broad understanding of animal structure and function across various species, including anatomy, histology, and physiology.
• Disease and Defence 1 (VM1032): Covers disease, its aetiology, clinical presentation, epidemiology, and pathogenesis.
Students learn about immune cell types, their functions, and the role of immune mediators.
• Structure and Function 1 (VM1034): Offers a holistic understanding of animal structure and function across domestic and non-conventional species, including veterinary anatomy, histology, and physiology.
• Integrated Bioveterinary Sciences (VM1039): Explores the foundational science behind biology, from molecular biology to ecosystems.
Students learn about physiological variations across species and the interplay of environments with wild and domestic animals. It also includes data analysis and presentation skills.
• Disease and Defence 2 (VM2010): Provides knowledge and understanding of disease, its aetiology, clinical presentation, epidemiology, and pathogenesis.
Students learn about the immune system's activity in infectious and non-infectious diseases.

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Year 2:

• Compulsory Modules:
• Animal behaviour, housing and husbandry (VM2012):
Develops theoretical and practical skills in animal behavior, housing, and husbandry techniques across various animal care industries.
• Disease and Defence 2 (VM2010): Provides knowledge and understanding of disease, its aetiology, clinical presentation, epidemiology, and pathogenesis.
Students learn about the immune system's activity in infectious and non-infectious diseases.
• Research in Bioveterinary Sciences (VM2011): Helps students understand the role of research in bioveterinary sciences, distinguishing between types of research, identifying limitations, and developing skills to undertake their own research project.
• Research Project (VM3008): Builds on previous modules to support students in designing and completing their own research project.
• Global Applications in Bioveterinary Sciences (VM3009): Enables students to understand complex scientific and social issues, global challenges, and how scientific evidence is used to underpin priorities and policies.
• Clinical communication and Veterinary skills (VM3010): Develops practical skills in communication techniques, including colleague and client communications, communication in technical situations, basic animal handling, and technical techniques relevant to animal care professionals.
• Animal welfare, ethics and professional practice (VM3011): Enables students to critically evaluate complex animal welfare and related ethical and professional issues and to appraise those issues in a professional and proactive manner.

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Assessment:

The program utilizes a range of assessment methods, including:

• Practical sessions
• Tutorials
• Lectures
• Digital anatomy and physiology teaching
• Laboratory work
• Field work
• Research projects
• Communication skills assessments

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Teaching:

• Teaching Methods:
• Practical sessions
• Tutorials
• Lectures
• Digital anatomy and physiology teaching
• Laboratory work
• Field work
• Research projects
• Communication skills assessments
• Faculty:
• Leading scientific and industry experts, including qualified clinicians and globally recognized researchers.
• Specialist staff to support students in conducting their own research.
• Unique Approaches:
• "One Health" approach to bioveterinary sciences.
• Access to specialist facilities like the bioveterinary anatomy space, including Anatomage tables.
• Student-centered approach to learning, incorporating student feedback and liaison.

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Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
• NHS Pathology Laboratory
• MRes (Animal Science & Veterinary Research)
• BVMS Graduate Entry Programmes
• Laboratory Diagnostics
• Laboratory Technician
• Animal Science Research & Development
• Public, Animal and Environmental Health
• Civil Service Industries (e.g., DEFRA, Natural England, Animal Plant and Health Agency)
• Animal Pharmaceutical Industries
• Animal Nutrition
• Wildlife Conservation Organisations
• Animal Welfare Organisations (e.g., RSPCA, PDSA, Cats Protection)
• Science Communications (e.g., Journal Editor, Scientific Editor, Scientific Writer)
• Opportunities:
• Progress straight into the workforce after graduation.
• Pursue further study, including postgraduate degrees such as MSc, MRes, or PhD.
• Outcomes:
• Graduates are equipped with the skills and knowledge to pursue a wide range of careers in the animal and veterinary sciences field.

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Other:

• The program has interim accreditation by the Royal Society of Biology.
• The program is based in the School of Veterinary Medicine at UCLan.
• The program offers a diverse and inclusive study environment.
• The program is subject to ongoing review and development.
• The program may be subject to changes to comply with accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements.
• The program may be subject to changes to keep courses updated and contemporary or as a result of student feedback.
• The program may be subject to variations if deemed necessary or in the best interests of students.

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2024/25

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UK

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Full-time

£11,100 per year

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International

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Full-time

£25,000 per year