ObjectivesAnimal health and disease are constantly in the news. Our understanding of the scientific basis of these topics has increased dramatically, but the challenges remain - and global warming is likely to bring new diseases to this country. If you want to understand the science behind this, and to contribute to the enhancement of animal (and indirectly human) health, then this is the programme for you. Surrey has a long-standing reputation for excellence in both teaching and research in the biomedical sciences. This new degree builds on these strengths and is run in collaboration with experts from the Veterinary Laboratories Agency and the Institute for Animal Health, based within 20 minutes of the University.
Entry requirementsTypical entry requirements
A level grades ABB-BBB (320-300 points)
Two science/maths A levels, preferably Biology and Chemistry.
Academic titleBSc Veterinary Biosciences
Course descriptionProgramme Structure
Level 1
Biochemistry: Metabolism
Molecular Biology and Genetics
Cell Biology
Practical Cell and Molecular Biology
Physiology
Practical Microbiology and Physiology
Microbiology: Microbes and Health
Practical Bacteriology
Chemical and Biochemical Foundation or Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry Foundation
Key Skills 1
Practical Biochemistry
Food Science
Level 2
Practical Biochemistry and Immunology
Molecular Biology and Genetics
Introduction to Immunology Virology
Analytical Biochemistry
Cellular Microbiology
Physiology
Animal Nutrition
Neuroscience
Key Skills 2
Pharmacology
Pathology and Medicine
Metabolism in Health and Disease
Food Microbiology
Current Topics in Microbiology
Optional professional training year
Level 3
Pathogenesis of Infectious Diseases
Epidemiology and Control of Infectious Diseases Veterinary Public Health and Food Safety
Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology Comparative Immunology
Animal Infectious Diseases
Research Project
Molecular Biology and Genetics
Clinical Immunology
Food Microbiology
Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics
Systems Biology: Genomes in Action