| BSc Bioveterinary Sciences | UCAS Code: | D300 |
| Institution Code: | RVET R84 |
Is it for you?
Deciding whether the BSc Bioveterinary Science programme is for you depends upon which aspects of the veterinary profession appeal to you. Techniques have developed considerably since the days of James Herriot as scientific and medical advances, familiar through human medicine, have been introduced into the diagnosis and treatment of disease in animals.
Holders of bioveterinary degrees occupy prominent positions in the pharmaceutical and agricultural industries, as well as specialised practice, using sophisticated computer models and recording systems to monitor herd health and assess disease risks at the level of individual herds and flocks, and the nation as a whole.
Such specialisation has necessitated the parallel expansion and development of paraveterinary groups, including veterinary scientists, veterinary nurses and veterinary physiotherapists, to complement and support veterinary surgeons in their promotion of animal health and welfare in all its aspects. The RVC is uniquely dedicated to veterinary science and education and is a leader in promoting animal welfare.
Where do our students come from?
RVC students come from many different schools, backgrounds and countries all sharing common goals; a strong ambition to succeed in the veterinary field and a desire to improve animal health and welfare.
What students are we looking for?
Applications are welcome from individuals with great potential and those with the dedication to commit to the course and succeed in the veterinary profession. We demand high levels of motivation and, in return, promise a rich and rewarding experience during your time with us.
Prospective applicants should note that holders of this degree are not qualified to become members of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons or to practise as a veterinary surgeon. However, graduates of the BSc Bioveterinary Science programme are able to apply for entry onto the Graduate Accelerated BVetMed.
One very popular route following graduation from the BSc Bioveterinary Sciences programme is postgraduate study. Since the course was established in 2002 (first graduates 2005) numerous graduates have gone on to study PhDs at the RVC. Here is a selection of the PhD projects that graduates from the BSc Bioveterinary Sciences programme have gone on to research:
- Renal proteases, ENaC, P2X receptors and blood pressure control;
- Fat and foul, foal fiends: the role of fatty acid and cholesterol catabolism in the pathogenesis of Rhodococcus equi;
- Tissue-specific roles for cyclooxygenase isoforms in endothelial cell function and angiogenesis;
- The regulation in bone cells of Sost/sclerostin by mechanical strain;
- Spatial vision and social discrimination in the hen: from perception to cognition;
- Structural and functional specialisation of locomotion in the cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus);
- Effects of camelid antibodies on disease progression in prion-infected mice;
- Comparative sensory biomechanics of locomotion in horses, dogs, and insects;
- Identification of host factors which restrict African swine fever virus replication;
- Role of the sulphatases Sulf1A and Sulf1B in canine cancer;
- Predisposition to pasture-associated laminitis: Role of insulin resistance and chronic inflammation;
- Deciphering the chemokine repertoire in chickens and their role in disease resistance;
- Physiological and biomechanical assessment of free ranging sports dogs
