Course summary

Why should you apply to study this course? If you are interested in preventing diseases and improving the health and welfare of animals based on a strong understanding of the scientific principles behind them then this is the course for you. This 2 year accelerated course has also been designed to provide the appropriate scientific grounding and work experience opportunities needed to apply for a graduate entry course in Veterinary Medicine. What will this degree entail? This course will be based on scientific principles of biology and physiology of animals to understand the mechanisms behind their health and diseases. During the course you will study a variety of subject disciplines, including basic animal health related topics such as nutrition, biotechnology, microbiology, disease sciences and disease control strategies. In addition, you will focus on the global animal health industry, understanding the emergence and transmission of animal diseases, their risk to other animals and humans. You will spend time in our state-of-the-art teaching laboratories, on-campus farm and companion animal house applying skills whilst gaining subject specific knowledge in classroom-based studies. This course provides the opportunity to undertake work experience in different settings including but not limited to clinical practice and commercial and research Future Farm, this allows for entry requirements of veterinary medicine programmes to be met. During the course you will build and reflect on this experience, developing your personal, professional and research skills and undertake a review project.   Learning and Teaching Strategy A variety of teaching and learning methods will be used throughout the degree including lecture delivery and tutorials alongside case study-based scenarios and practical sessions. A range of online resources will be used to support the student learning journey. The course will be delivered over six semesters across two calendar years. Semester three and six will involve blended learning (allowing students to base themselves at home or remain on campus) and include a minimum of five days of intensive on-campus teaching blocks. Please be aware that this course is limited to a maximum of 50 candidates per annum. Offers will not be made until after the UCAS on-time application deadline in January 2025.