Veterinary Biosciences

Veterinary biosciences is the study of the biological and biomedical sciences that underpin veterinary medicine and animal health. It encompasses animal anatomy and physiology, biochemistry, cell biology, pharmacology, microbiology, immunology, and the pathology of disease in animals, providing the scientific foundation on which veterinary diagnosis, treatment, and research depend. The discipline sits at the intersection of basic biological science and applied animal health, and it is relevant to careers in veterinary research, the pharmaceutical and diagnostics industries, wildlife and conservation science, and laboratory animal science.

At the University of Surrey, this three-year full-time degree develops your understanding of the biological systems of animals alongside the laboratory skills and scientific reasoning that the discipline requires. You will build a thorough grounding in animal physiology and biochemistry, disease mechanisms, the immune system, and the pharmacological basis of veterinary treatment, while also developing the digital skills and capabilities that are increasingly valued in modern scientific careers. Entry typically requires around 136 UCAS tariff points.

Veterinary biosciences graduates work in pharmaceutical and veterinary product companies, veterinary diagnostic laboratories, animal welfare research organisations, wildlife conservation, university and government research, and roles in the regulation and testing of veterinary medicines. The scientific rigour of the degree also provides a strong foundation for postgraduate study in veterinary science, biomedical science, pharmacology, or animal science, and for those who wish to progress to veterinary medicine through a graduate entry pathway.