Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Veterinary Biosciences (with Placement Year)
University of Surrey
UK,England
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48 Months
Duration
CAD 27,900/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 0 FREE
Application Fee
Sep 2025
Apply Date
UK, England
Type: University
Location Type: Semi-Urban
Founded: 1966
Total Students: 16,000 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
Stag Hill, University Campus, Guildford GU2 7XH, United Kingdom
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Veterinary Biosciences (with Placement Year)
Program Overview
Why choose this course
- Study a research-led curriculum focused on animal health, where you can select modules tailored to your interests, including animal immunology, animal ecology and animal nutrition.
- 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 a Professional Training placement, where you could work in one of our partner laboratories across the world.
- Learn from lecturers who are active researchers and apply their findings to your teaching.
What you will study
In your first year, you’ll study topics that are fundamental to veterinary biosciences, including biochemistry, cell biology, principles of evolution, molecular biology and 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 nutrition and food microbiology, and study animal and plant ecology.
In your third year, you’ll study animal infectious diseases, exploring prevention and control strategies and their impact on public health and safety, in addition to veterinary immunology, gaining an insight into comparative immunology between animal species specificities 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.
Veterinary biosciences placements
Your placement will give you the opportunity to work alongside veterinary scientists and veterinary surgeons in disciplines such as:
- Animal ecology
- Bacteriology
- Bioinformatics
- Epidemiology
- Pathology
- Risk analysis and parasitology
- Virology.
You can choose to work for a range of employers, including veterinary surgeries, zoological parks, conservation centres and sanctuaries, to practise and enhance your skills. Previous students have gained placements with the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) and The Pirbright Institute.
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE Tuition Fee
CAD 27,900 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in University of Surrey
CAD 10,224 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Check program website for more information about funding options.
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