Bioveterinary Science

Bioveterinary science sits at the boundary between biology and animal health, examining the biological processes that underlie disease, physiology, and welfare in non-human animals. It draws on disciplines including anatomy, microbiology, pharmacology, immunology, and genetics to build a rigorous scientific understanding of how animals function and how things go wrong when they do not. This is a field driven by both scientific curiosity and a genuine concern for animal welfare, and it provides an important evidence base for veterinary medicine, conservation, and the agricultural industries.

At Hartpury University, you will study in professional-standard laboratories and gain practical experience through the university's animal collection, commercial farm, and large equine centre. This hands-on dimension is central to the programme, giving you exposure to a range of species and the chance to develop the observational and procedural skills that complement your theoretical learning. You will explore subjects including animal physiology, pathology, microbiology, and research methods, building the analytical and scientific competencies that are expected in graduate roles.

The programme runs over three years full-time.

Graduates of bioveterinary science programmes are well placed to enter roles in veterinary practice support, animal health research, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, wildlife conservation organisations, and regulatory bodies concerned with animal health policy. The scientific training you receive also provides a strong foundation for postgraduate study, including research degrees in biomedical science or animal biology, or further professional training in areas such as veterinary technology or laboratory science. The degree suits those who want a career grounded in rigorous science but centred on the welfare and biology of animals.