Royal Veterinary College offers evolved BSc Bioveterinary Sciences course in 2008
3 March 2008
In response to growing demand for graduates equipped for a wide range of careers in veterinary and biomedical science, the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has developed the BSc (Hons) course in Bioveterinary Sciences.
The Bioveterinary Science degree supersedes the BSc Veterinary Sciences that has been offered by RVC since 2002. Graduates go on to pursue careers within the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, veterinary-related professions, and biomedical research.
Prospective students interested in finding out more about the course are attending an open day on Wednesday March 12 at the Camden Campus in London. Members of staff will be on hand to discuss aspects of the BSc in Bioveterinary Sciences degree, including entrance requirements and teaching and research facilities. In addition, current students will lead a tour of the London campus and talk about student life at the College. Bookings for this Open Day are now closed but another, for all prospective students, will be held at the Hawkshead campus in May - see Open Days page for details.
Course co-ordinator Dr Caroline Wheeler-Jones comments: “The BSc Veterinary Science is already an extremely well respected course, yet we felt the name did not reflect the range of study options available or the career opportunities available to graduates. By changing the name to BSc Bioveterinary Sciences we are better communicating the unique nature of the course and the experience and breadth of knowledge on offer.”
The BSc Bioveterinary Sciences third year programme includes several specialist modules in 2008, including Comparative Animal Locomotion, Advanced Skeletal Pathology, Reproduction and Development, and Infection and Immunity. Further modules will be added in 2009.
Dr Wheeler-Jones added: “There is terrific scope for the evolution of study in Bioveterinary Science, and we will continue to develop this exciting field, which plays an important part in the promotion of animal – and human – health and welfare.
The course focuses on disease-related research. With a number of countries seeking to increase the number of skilled professionals within the veterinary sciences, in light of threats from epidemics such as avian influenza, it will appeal to students internationally.
One of the things that makes RVC unique, is that despite being a specialist veterinary institution, it equips graduates to enter the workforce with the skills and knowledge required for a career in many aspects of veterinary and biomedical sciences.”
Career destinations for BSc graduates include:
- Natural science laboratories
- University medical schools
- Medical or scientific research institutes
- Organizations dealing with animal health and disease
- Various agencies within the Department of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA).
For more information on any of the undergraduate or postgraduate courses offered by RVC, please see the Education and Schools sections of the Website or contact the Academic Registry. Tel: (0)20 7468 5149, email: enquiries@rvc.ac.uk.
Notes for editors
- The Royal Veterinary College is the UK's first and largest veterinary school and a constituent College of the University of London. The College is one of the leading veterinary research centres in Europe and received 5 out of 5 in the latest Research Assessment Exercise. It also provides support for veterinary and related professions through its three referral hospitals, diagnostic services and continuing professional development courses.
Further Information
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