University of Lancashire
Preston
PR1 2HE
Visit our website Visit our course page
Course contact details
Course Enquiries
Email:cenquiries@uclan.ac.uk
Phone:01772 892400
You are viewing our beta course page.
Bioveterinary Sciences (with Foundation Year)
- BSc
- 1 Years
- Full-time
- 22/09/2025
- Undergraduate
- Preston Campus
Course summary
Course overview
Open the door to an exciting veterinary career with our foundation year degree in Bioveterinary Sciences. Once complete you'll have the opportunity to progress on to our BSc programmes.
Bioveterinary science is an exciting, collaborative, and multi-disciplinary field. If you want to work towards a rewarding scientific career with a focus on animals, then this is the course for you.
During this programme, you will develop foundational knowledge in a range of topics including animal welfare and husbandry, scientific research skills, anatomy and physiology, social issues and global challenges.
The foundation course highlights the connections between animal health, welfare, the environment, and their management as one; also known as One Health.
Why study with us
-
This foundation bioveterinary degree will provide you with the knowledge, skills and confidence you need to progress on to the full BSc Bioveterinary Sciences programme.
-
Learn from leading scientific and industry experts, including qualified clinicians and globally recognised researchers
-
Our curriculum is interactive and practical, focusing on developing your technical skills as well as your core knowledge
What you’ll do
-
Our curriculum is interactive and practical, focusing on developing your technical skills as well as your core knowledge
-
You will have access to specialist facilities like our bioveterinary anatomy space, which includes our virtual dissection Anatomage tables
-
You will learn through a range of innovative methods including practical sessions, handling animal species, working in real laboratories, and conducting field work off-site
Future careers
This course will prepare you for further study in veterinary and life sciences at honours level. You could progress onto our BSc (Hons) Bioveterinary Sciences course and gain a full honours degree in just two years.
Modules
Please visit The University of Central Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Preston Campus
Study options
- BSc • Full-time • 1 Years
Start dates
- 22/09/2025
Apply by
29 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- D313
- Institution code:
- C30
- Campus name:
- Preston Campus
- Campus Code:
- U
- Points of Entry:
- Foundation
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Lancashire has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
See why these ratings were awarded
What does this TEF outcome mean?
How to apply
Apply by
29 January
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:
- D313
- Institution code:
- C30
- Campus name:
- Preston Campus
- Campus Code:
- U
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 80 points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Access Course: 80 UCAS points
Scottish Higher
80 UCAS points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DM
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths & English Language or equivalent
T Level - P
P (C+)
English language requirements
Evidence of sustained academic achievement with broad study of Science and Maths up to 16 and GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths & English Language or equivalent. IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5 if English is not your first language
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
Widening participation is at the core of our mission. We believe in helping people to seize every opportunity to flourish in education and work, for life. We offer reduced entry tariffs for students from areas of relative disadvantage, with lower rates of participation in higher education, as well as those who have spent time in the care system. Simply include your care leaver status and postcode on your UCAS application and we will automatically make you a contextual offer if you are eligible.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
Not enough data available
We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | 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
Please note fees for the foundation year will be £9,535, and then £11,440 per year for the remainder of the course.
*subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index inflation rate
Related courses
At University of Lancashire
Like this page