BSc (Hons) Veterinary Biosciences in Glasgow United Kingdom | University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow | Glasgow United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 30,240
(c. USD40,606.27)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

Veterinary biosciences is a biology-focused program that equips students with comprehensive knowledge of fundamental biological principles, particularly emphasizing animal health and disease. Taught by top researchers and veterinary professionals, the curriculum emphasizes research-driven education. The University of Glasgow holds the top UK ranking for Animal Science (The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023). Students can opt for the MSci track, featuring an extra research year typically completed at UK or international industry or research institutions between the third and final academic years.
Glasgow's Veterinary Biosciences program collaborates with research institutes across both Gilmorehill and Garscube campuses. The School of Biodiversity, One Health and Veterinary Medicine (BOHVM) provides hands-on learning opportunities at its operational farm, the Scottish Centre for Production Animal Health & Food Safety facility, Weipers Centre Equine Hospital, and Small Animal Hospital.
This specialized, practical program prepares graduates for diverse careers in veterinary biosciences. Alumni have pursued advanced degrees in biomedical specialties or entered fields like animal nutrition, welfare, public health, veterinary diagnostics, research, physiotherapy, education, pharmaceuticals, and disease risk analysis.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

SQA Higher Entry Requirements
ABBB at S5 will be considered. Typically S6 entrants will have AAAAA Higher or AAAA Higher + B Advanced Higher
Additional requirements: Higher Biology or Chemistry.

SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by end of S6)
MD20: BBBB (also other target groups*)
MD40: AABB (ABB S5 minimum for consideration)*
Additional requirements: Higher Biology or Chemistry. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.

SQA Entry requirements (entry from end of S5)
AAAA/AAABB
Additional requirements: Higher Biology or Chemistry.

A-level Standard Entry Requirements
AAB BBB
Additional requirements: A-level Chemistry or Biology.

IB Standard Entry Requirements
36 (6,6,5 HL) 32 (6,5,5 HL)
Additional requirements: HL Chemistry or Biology.
Advanced Entry into Level 2

Advanced Higher AA, A-levels A*AA
Additional requirements: Chemistry and Biology at A.
Biology based HNC/HND or other institutional study considered on a case by case basis.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)
6.5 with no sub-test under 6.0.

TOEFL (ib, my best or athome)
90 with minimum R 20, L 19, S 19, W 23.

Tuition GBP 30,240

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