Biowyddorau Milfeddygol

Why study Veterinary Biosciences at Aberystwyth University?

• You will  be taught and mentored by veterinary surgeons and world-class veterinary scientists;
• Our collaboration with the Wales Veterinary Science Centre and other organisations allows you to understand the wider veterinary field;
• The University has over 100ha of farmland, including lowland and upland sheep farms, a 500 cow dairy herd, intensive and extensive beef production systems, an equine centre;
• All students have access to our fantastic modern laboratories, dissection rooms and microscopy suites on campus;
• This degree is very much 'hands on' with practicals involving molecular, cellular, anatomical and behavioural aspects of veterinary health;
• Learn and Live in an exceptional environment where you will have marine, moorland, mountain, grassland and coast right on your doorstep.

International Opportunities

If you’re feeling adventurous, why not take the chance to study abroad during your degree? We have exchange agreements with universities in Europe, USA, Canada, and elsewhere, so you can apply to spend all or part of your 2nd year studying veterinary biosciences overseas. You’ll miss Aberystwyth, but you’ll love the new perspectives that international study can bring!

Want to study in Welsh?

Students can elect to study a number of IBERS modules in the medium of Welsh. Check out the module tab for more information!

Ein Staff

Mae gan y rhan fwyaf o staff dysgu Athrofa'r Gwyddorau Biolegol, Amgylcheddol a Gwledig gymwysterau hyd at safon PhD ac maent yn ymchwilwyr gweithgar. Hefyd, mae gan staff y cyrsiau galwedigaethol gefndir ym myd diwydiant.  Mae yn yr Athrofa nifer fawr o staff sy'n gwneud ymchwil yn unig ac mae'n bosib y bydd y myfyrwyr yn dod i gysylltiad â hwy.

Employability is embedded across all of our teaching at Aberystwyth University.

In a growing market where graduates with skills and specialist knowledge in the Veterinary Biosciences area, our graduates seek employment in the following:

• Veterinary research;
• Charity advocacy (e.g. RSCPA);
• Research in the pharmaceutical and agricultural industry;
• Teaching;
• Civil service.

Many students have processed to further training in:

• Veterinary Medicine training;

• Postgraduate research (PhD, MRes, PGCE).

What work opportunities could I participate in whilst studying?

Our Year in Employment Scheme (YES) has permitted our students to obtain exciting and rewarding placements with number of employers including Queenholme Equestrian and Chester Zoo. 

Click here to find out about the various opportunities that our Aberystwyth University Careers team offer.

Enhance your employability prospects with GO Wales and YES (Year in Employment Scheme) managed by our Careers department. 

What will I learn?

The breakdown below will provide you with an illustration of what you may study during the three year degree scheme.

In the first year you will explore:

• Comparative anatomy and physiology of domestic animals;
• Tutorials providing training with essays, reports and presentations;
• Molecular Laboratory Skills;
• Animal Handling;
• Genetics and related diseases;
• Microbiology;
• Biochemistry of Life;
• Diagnostic techniques in the veterinary practice and laboratory.

In the second year you will discover:

• Domestic animal nutrition including specialisation in livestock, equine or companion animal;
• Treatment and diseases of cat, dog and exotic pets;
• Reproductive physiology;
• The immune system;
• A range of options covering microbiology, anatomy, livestock production and other relevant modules.

In the third year you will study:

• Research Dissertation;
• Animal Behaviour and Welfare;
• Veterinary Pharmacology;
• Veterinary infectious diseases;
• A range of options covering behaviour, Equine management and other relevant modules;
• You will also undertake a compulsory dissertation in your final year.

Among many skills, you will learn to: synthesize information from scientific literature; understand and explain the implications of technological developments in animal science; scrutinise data in terms of quality and quantity; and respond to new data through laboratory investigation

How will I be taught?

We teach our students in through lectures, workshops, tutorials and practicals.

You will be assigned a personal tutor throughout your degree course, who will help you with any problems or queries.

We assess our students through:

• Exams;
• Essays;
• Practical exercises;
• Oral presentations;
• Reports;
• Statistical exercises;
• Dossiers;
• Portfolios;
• Wikis;
• Reflective diaries;
• Literature reviews;
• Magazine articles.