The Course

Modules in the early part of the course are concerned with normal body structure and functioning along with aspects of molecular biology and genetics. The principles underlying animal health are followed by a study of the processes involved in animals’ responses to disease and how animal diseases are spread. There are also specialist equine and nutrition options available. Sample modules include Animal Physiology & Clinical Biochemistry, Applied Companion Animal Health and Behaviour, Animal Disease Sciences, Veterinary Epidemiology, Biological Molecules and Genetics, Animal Medicines, Farm Animal Welfare and Disease Control, and Integrated Health Management.

The Placement

The Bioveterinary Science course includes a one-year long work placement to give you the opportunity to put theory into practice, tackling real-world situations and problems. We will help you to find a placement that suits your career aspirations and when you graduate, you will do so with an enviable combination of education and experience.

The Future

Graduates of this course are ideally equipped for a career in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries. The grounding provided in both science and applied animal studies also opens up opportunities in areas such as research and animal welfare. You must study at least 120 credits (equivalent to 1200 study hours) per year from a combination of core (compulsory) and optional modules. Ordinary Degree students would normally study the Degree Review Project as an alternative to the Honours Research Project. The final measure of any course must be the employability of the graduate and Harper Adams graduates are to be found working in many different careers in many parts of the world.

Contact information

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