University of Reading has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Gain the expertise to succeed in an animal-related career with our BSc Bioveterinary Sciences with Foundation degree. This four-year programme includes a foundation year that leads directly into our three-year BSc Bioveterinary Sciences course. The foundation year will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to succeed at university. You’ll develop core skills in academic study, writing, mathematics, and research, as well as subject-specific skills in biology, ecology and sustainability. During the three-year course, you'll then gain a solid grounding in biosciences and an understanding of animal function from molecular to whole-animal level. Your studies will cover:
- cell biology
- biochemistry
- physiology of body systems
- health, welfare, and behaviour sciences
- nutritional sciences.
Modules
Modules may include:
- Mathematics Foundation
- Animal Behaviour, Welfare and Ethics
- Bioveterinary Science in Practice 1
- Veterinary Health and Disease
- Animal Anatomy, Physiology and Nutrition 2.
How to apply
14Jan
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.
Application codes
- Course code:
- D303
- Institution code:
- R12
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - CCD - BBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 0 credits M: 36 credits P: 9 credits
Scottish Higher - BBCCC - ABBBB
Extended Project - B
T Level - M
GCSE English, Mathematics and Science at grade C.
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £23000 | Year 1 |
| International | £23000 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
For Home students: please note that £9,535 is the minimum fee expected, this may increase subject to government approval.
For EU and International students: tuition fees for 2026/7 (the foundation year) will be £23,000 (a decrease from the standard International tuition fee rate applicable to the subsequent years of the Bachelors degree). The tuition fee for the following years of Bachelors level study (i.e. those following the foundation year) will be £30,650 per year.
Provider information
University of Reading
Whiteknights Campus
Reading
RG6 6UR