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The Academic Spirit
Veterinary Science at Liverpool consistently
ranks highly in The Times Good University
Guide and the National Student Survey.
VETERINARY
SCIENCE
Veterinary Science
Admissions Office
The University of Liverpool
Liverpool L69 7ZJ
Faculty enquiries
The Admissions Sub-Dean
T: +44 (0)151 794 4797
E: vetadmit@liv.ac.uk
www.liv.ac.uk/vets
www.liv.ac.uk
A member of the Russell Group
Welcome
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Contents Veterinary Science
Introduction to Veterinary Science
Focus on research
01
04
Our vision is ‘to be a centre of regional,
An investment in your future 06 national and international excellence
Programme details 08
Student finance 16 in research and learning in animal
Applications and admissions 17 health and welfare’.
Veterinary and Bioveterinary Science and their Veterinary Science provides a friendly,
allied subjects are amongst the most popular familiar base for our students. Each student
degree programmes in the UK and, arguably, is assigned a Personal Tutor on entry into
amongst the most exciting. With our ever- our programmes. This tutor’s role is mainly
expanding understanding of animal physiology pastoral, but also encompasses academic
and disease come greater opportunities issues and personal development planning.
to extend the boundaries of research, A high staff-to-student ratio ensures easy
development and intervention, and the chance access to academic staff for guidance and
not only to improve animal health and welfare, learning support, and formal and informal
but to share the results of our pioneering work student feedback is strongly encouraged
with our colleagues in human medicine. throughout the programme. Every student
also has a student mentor from a senior year
There is no doubt that the global demand for who can advise them on social pursuits, and
animal scientists will remain strong and will further assistance is provided through the
increase dramatically as affluence, and a University’s Student Services and the
concurrent increase in pet ownership, Centre for Lifelong Learning.
spreads across the globe. With travel and
trade, the globe shrinks and new disease The cost of living in Liverpool is low and
threats increasingly become realities. These there is ample good student accommodation
are challenging times, and here at Liverpool around the Liverpool campus and close
we have created a dynamic, forward-thinking to Leahurst.
environment to keep our school at the forefront
of technology and research. We aim to
produce graduates who are able to respond
to the changing demands of the animal world,
and have widened the menu of undergraduate
options, with an innovative BSc programme in
Bioveterinary Science (the first of its kind to be
taught in the UK) and intercalated degrees
allowing greater specialisation for students
with particular career paths in mind.
02 Welcome
www.liv.ac.uk/vets
Welcome
T: +44 (0)151794 4797 03
Why choose Veterinary Science? •Veterinary subjects can be studied at a Why choose Bioveterinary Science? Learning and teaching
• Liverpool is an obvious first choice for university where there is close interaction •The Bioveterinary Science programme at The Bioveterinary Science programme
Veterinary Science, combining over a with medical and science faculties, in Liverpool was the first degree of its kind to includes a variety of learning and teaching
century of experience as a veterinary school particular Biological Sciences, creating an be taught in a Veterinary Faculty. methods with an emphasis on concept-driven
with innovative approaches to teaching, atmosphere which stimulates research learning. Students are encouraged to develop
learning and research.
•The Bioveterinary Science programme research, practical and analytical skills that
interest and activity. helps to fill a growing demand for graduates
can be applied in later careers, further study
•We have first opinion practices and teaching •In the Liverpool BVSc, the mixture of equipped to work in the animal industries,
or research. The programme design
hospitals for all the major species – small problem-based learning with didactic conservation, ecology, pharmaceutical and
incorporates lectures, laboratory classes,
animal, farm animal and equine – including teaching gives life-long problem-solving biotechnology industries and agribusiness.
tutorials, problem-based learning sessions
the world-renowned Philip Leverhulme skills along with an essential knowledge The programme was designed with the
and project work in all years of
Equine Hospital and the state-of-the-art base. advice of consultants from these industries.
study. Small group teaching and self-directed
Small Animal Teaching Hospital, which has The programme provides a variety of
the most advanced facilities of any small •Graduates with good, relevant Animal/Life modules that permit the student to focus on
learning are used to awaken interest and
Science degrees may undertake the encourage further exploration in all areas.
animal hospital in the UK. molecular, biochemical and biotechnology
Liverpool BVSc in four years. All learning is supported through the
units or behavioural, ecological and
•The Faculty is based on a split site: our provision of interactive material on VITAL
students spend the first three preclinical •Students are encouraged to make use of environmental topics. This choice of
the range of opportunities for intercalated (Virtual Interactive Learning at Liverpool),
modules allows the student to tailor his/her
years at the city-centre campus, thus the University’s Virtual Learning Environment.
degrees during the BVSc programme. learning around specific, individual career
benefiting from the full university There is an emphasis in the final year on the
aspirations and academic interests.
experience, while the final two years Learning and teaching development of practical and transferable
are spent at our clinical campus at The BVSc Veterinary Science programme is •The programme draws on the combined skills including communication skills, IT,
Leahurst on the Wirral peninsula. delivered by a variety of teaching methods, strengths of Veterinary Science and research and laboratory skills providing our
Biological Sciences, which is situated in the graduates with a toolkit of skills immediately
•Liverpool is ideally situated for access including lectures, seminars, practical
new Biosciences Centre, a state-of-the-art
to all the major species, and has close classes, problem-based learning, clinical applicable to their future careers, further study
case-based learning and individual research teaching and research facility. The two and research. The development of these skills
associations with Chester Zoo.
projects. Key skills are developed with schools combine an impressive range of is encouraged by individual project work in
•Successful completion of this programme personal tutors via a programme of Personal learning and teaching facilities with an active research laboratories.
leads to registration as a Member of the exceptional research-based environment.
Development Planning. Specific learning
Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
(MRCVS) and eligibility to practise as
outcomes are negotiated for each EMS •Veterinary Science-based modules take
(extra-mural studies) placement, adding to advantage of the clinical expertise and
a veterinary surgeon in the UK and
the overall learning experience on the course. facilities in Veterinary Science.
elsewhere in the EU.
Individual interests are catered for by a
•Liverpool’s undergraduate veterinary research project (which may be devised by
•Upon successful completion of the
Bioveterinary Science programme at
curriculum is forward looking, with the student) in Year Three, and clinical
Liverpool, students are eligible to apply
opportunities to study animal behaviour elective weeks in Year Five.
for a shortened BVSc programme
and other topical issues such as
(four years instead of five).
communication skills, conservation,
infectious diseases and public health.
04 Focus on research
www.liv.ac.uk/vets
Focus on research
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Focus on research A study by Dr Carri Westgarth and Professor
Rosalind Gaskell has analysed which types
By gathering this data about the kind of
people that own dogs and how they look after
Academic staff within the Faculty of people choose to keep dogs as pets, and
how they interact with them both inside and
them, the researchers believe that they can
use this to explore the relationship between
of Veterinary Science are leading outside the home. Dr Carri Westgarth of the
Epidemiology Group, explains, “Such
dogs’ health and welfare and that of their
owners. Professor Ros Gaskell, of the Small
researchers in their fields. One current interactions are not only important in the
potential for disease transmission, but also in
Animal Infectious Diseases Group, said,
“Although there are few dog diseases that can
area of research is companion animal terms of the human-companion animal bond,
and animal behaviour and welfare.”
be transmitted to humans, and such cases
are relatively uncommon, information on how
epidemiology – the study of factors The research, which has been published in
we interact with our dogs may be crucial to
know should any more virulent diseases
BMC Veterinary Research and the Veterinary
influencing the health of animals that Record, investigated dog ownership in more
emerge in the future.”
than 1,200 households in a semi-rural
are kept as pets. Most of the diseases community in Cheshire. It was found that one
in four households owned a dog, and that
that pets suffer from only occur in that families with school-age children and those
with an adult female in the house were more
species – but in some instances they likely to have dogs than those with very young
children or elderly people. The most common
can be transmitted to people, thus place for the dog to sleep was the kitchen, but
one in seven slept on a human bed always or
impacting on human health. often, indicating the very close physical and
psychological bond between some dogs and
their owners. The majority of dogs were fed
in the kitchen, and most (85%) received
commercial dog ‘treats’ sometimes or often.
Human food titbits were also frequently given,
generally from the hand (62%), or in their bowl
(69%) – although 11% were given these direct
from the human plate.
06 An investment in your future
www.liv.ac.uk/vets
Student profile
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An investment in your future
Veterinary Science (D100/D101) Many Bioveterinary Science graduates
The vast majority of veterinary students find choose to apply to Veterinary Science
employment within six months of graduation.
Most newly-qualified vets will be employed
programmes at Liverpool, at other Veterinary
Schools in the UK and, in some cases, STUDENT
by private veterinary practices, although
others take up employment with animal
overseas. At Liverpool most Bioveterinary
Science graduates will be eligible for a
PROFILE
charities, veterinary laboratories, industry or shortened ‘2-in-1’ programme which enables
government service. Some students, mainly them to combine the first two years of study
those who have intercalated, go on to further and complete the BVSc degree programme I’ve wanted to be a vet ever since I could crawl. During my five
study or to develop careers in research. Many, in four years. madcap years at Liverpool, I tried to live my degree to the full,
however, choose to consolidate their skills in
practice for a year or two before exploring Typical types of work undertaken by using holidays and work experience time to work with elephants
other areas of the profession. graduates with a BSc in Bioveterinary in Sri Lanka, dogs and cats in Thailand and farm animals in India.
Science:
Bioveterinary Science (D900)
The variety of veterinary subjects covered by the Liverpool course,
From the first cohort to graduate:
The Bioveterinary Science programme is and its basis of learning from first principles gave me the confidence
• 40% have gone on to study Veterinary
designed to equip students with the skills and
Science (at Liverpool and elsewhere) to apply myself to new challenges every day. The support I received
the knowledge to contribute at all levels to the
maintenance, management and welfare of • 22% have gone on to PhD studentship
as a student led to my graduation as a vet, and four months working
animals. Graduates will be ideally suited for programmes at the India Project for Animals and Nature. I returned to the UK
careers in the animal associated industries
including: biotechnology, pharmaceuticals • 19% have gone on to careers in to work in a mixed practice in Lincolnshire, where I am currently,
science/biotechnology until I go abroad again. If you have a passion for animals and their
and nutrition as well as for positions in the
areas of conservation, agriculture, animal • 15% have gone on to other/further degrees welfare, can think on your feet, and love talking to people, then you
welfare and public health. Bioveterinary (e.g. Medicine, MSc, PGCE)
Science graduates will also have the skills can be a vet, regardless of your culture.
• 4% have gone on to other careers
to take advantage of further education and ANISHA AIYAPPA
training opportunities. Registration for a PhD Degree: Veterinary Science BVSc
could lead to a career as a research scientist, Current Employment: Mixed practice in Lincolnshire
while a PGCE could help fill the growing need
for Science teachers in the UK.
08 Programme details
www.liv.ac.uk/vets
Programme details
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Programme details Veterinary Science BVSc
UCAS CODE: D100
Entrance requirements –
further information
An Upper second (2:1) or better Honours
Programme Length: 5 years
degree for graduate entry. Knowledge base
Typical Offer: The requirements below are a guide equivalent to A level Chemistry and Biology.
Degrees at a glance UCAS Code Page and can change. Please see www.liv.ac.uk/study/
undergraduate/courses for current information. Please note that all BVSc students with a first
Single Honours degree are liable for full fees. For a limited
A level: AAB + B in one
•Veterinary Science BVSc D100 09 further AS or A level number of graduates with appropriate
Scottish Higher / AAB (Advanced Higher only) Life/Animal Sciences degrees, we offer the
•Veterinary Science with Intercalated Honours Year BSc/BVSc D101 12
Advanced Higher: option of completing the first two years of the
•Bioveterinary Science BSc (Hons) D900 13
International 36 (three subjects at course in one year with limited exemptions
Baccalaureate: higher level 6, 6, 6) from parts of the course.
•Veterinary Science
Advanced Accepted, along with 2 A levels at AB,
Welsh Diploma: comprising Biology and one other 42 days of extra-mural studies must also be
The entrance requirements listed in this academic science-related subject, completed, as agreed with the Faculty, in the
brochure are correct at the time of going to plus one further AS level at grade B.
If Chemistry is not offered at A level,
Summer preceding entry in order to be able to
press. You should always check our website undertake this option. Eligibility for this option
it must be offered at AS level.
or current Undergraduate Prospectus for is determined on a case-by-case basis.
Irish Leaving AAAABB
the relevant year’s entrance requirements. Certificate: Contact the Admissions Office for further
BTEC National DDD overall in Animal Science/ information.
Diploma: Animal Management plus AS level
Grade B in science subject Work experience
14-19 Advanced Not accepted We require a bare minimum of ten weeks’
I currently work for Animal Health (formerly the State Veterinary Diploma: varied work experience.
Access: Applications considered – please
Service) as an Animal Health Officer. The job entails a wide variety of contact the Admissions Sub- • A minimum of four weeks in at least two
work ranging from blood sampling as part of the National Scrapie Plan Dean for list of approved courses different UK or Irish veterinary practices;
and Gamma Interferon testing, to dealing with farmers and the wider General Studies: Only as fourth subject at AS AND
or A level
agricultural industry. My time at Liverpool prepared me well for my
Subject 3 A levels in Biology, one other • A minimum of six weeks’ experience of a
current job. I particularly enjoyed the third year public health and requirements: academic science-related subject number of different animal establishments
parasitology modules, which have proved to be very relevant. and any other subject, excluding other than veterinary practices within the UK
General Studies and Critical
As a small group of students, the Biovet course has a lot to offer Thinking which is acceptable and Ireland e.g. farms, stables, kennels etc.
in terms of quality teaching and a great atmosphere in the Faculty. as the fourth subject at A or AS level. Work in zoos, laboratories, animal rescue
If Chemistry is not offered at A level, centres, abattoirs or abroad is encouraged,
grade B at AS level is required. A good but is not to constitute the majority of the
MIRIAM HEDLEY
range of GCSEs, including grade B
Degree: Bioveterinary Science BSc (Hons) in Maths, English and Physics or work experience. Significant experience of
Dual Science (including Physics). UK management systems is required.
Key Contact: Admissions Sub-Dean
T:+44(0)151 794 4797
E:vetadmit@liv.ac.uk
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Programme details
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UCAS choices Year Three 8 compulsory modules Years One and Two Intercalated Degrees
Candidates should select only four 120 CATS points During the preclinical course, through If students would like to study a subject in
programmes for Veterinary Science. The studying subjects including cell biology, greater depth, they may spend a year in this
remaining choice should be used for
•Infectious diseases genetics, systems physiology, anatomy, faculty, another faculty or another university
applications to other degree programmes. •Applied infectious diseases (1⁄ 2) tissue and organ structure and function, to obtain an additional Honours degree. This
This will not prejudice applications for •Veterinary parasitology and public health neuroscience, reproduction and animal can be done after the second or third years of
Veterinary Science. Candidates should not maintenance, students learn about systems the programme. Students wishing to pursue
apply to both D100 and D101 at Liverpool •Applied veterinary parasitic diseases (1⁄ 2) and concepts, and also about animal this option should give careful consideration
on the same UCAS application. •Pathology I industries. They acquire practical laboratory to applying for the six-year programme, D101.
skills and experience in animal handling. Depending on availability, intercalation may
Year One 8 compulsory modules •Pathology II be possible on the D100 programme.
120 CATS points •Veterinary epidemiology and public health I Year Three
The paraclinical course introduces students
• Concepts in cell biology •Veterinary epidemiology and public health II to disease processes and the concepts of
Independent eye
• Genetics and genomics Quality Assurance Agency,
•Project epidemiology and public health through the
Subject Review Report
• Introduction to systems study of pathology together with infectious
Year Four The Faculty operates an equal opportunities
physiology – cellular support and parasitic diseases.
policy in recruitment, supported by a careful
• Limbs •Clinical rotations Years Four and Five admissions process. Students clearly acquire
•Clinical theory programme The clinical course covers all the major the knowledge, skills and attitudes which the
• Basic embryology, basic tissues and Faculty aims to develop. Employers are
thoracic systems (cardiovascular system) species through a series of practical rotations.
Year Five There is also the opportunity for elective positive about students’ high level of
• Thoracic, excretory and endocrine systems •Clinical rotations study to allow an element of specialisation. knowledge and skills.
• Animals in their environment Candidates who have successfully completed
•Electives the first three years of the programme but
Conclusions
• Whole animal design and function – Equine Studies
who, for whatever reason, withdraw from the •a dynamic and evolving undergraduate
– Farm Animal Studies curriculum, open to changes within the
programme without gaining their BVSc are
Year Two 8 compulsory modules – Small Animal Studies profession and in educational research
eligible for an Honours degree of BSc in
120 CATS points
Programme outline Animal Science. •high quality of teaching... increasingly wide
•Molecular and cellular basis of disease The first three years of the BVSc programme variety of learning methods
Extra-mural studies
•Gastrointestinal tract biology provide a groundwork of preclinical and
In order to broaden their experience, students •diversity of backgrounds of the student
•Neuroscience and neuropharmacology paraclinical skills. The fourth and final years population
are required to spend time working on farms,
are clinical, and are based at the Leahurst
•Anatomy of the head, oral cavity, nutrient campus. Students acquire the relevant
in stables and in kennels/catteries in the early •high level of students’ knowledge and skills
metabolism and pharmacology vacations of the programme. From the third
knowledge, skills and experience through a
year onwards students work with practising
•multi-faceted nature of student support
•Veterinary biodiversity blend of lectures and seminars, problem- and guidance provided in a mutually
veterinary surgeons. Extra-mural study
based learning in groups, individual project supportive Faculty
•Reproduction continues throughout the programme, and by
work and clinical rotations in teams. On
the time students sit their final exams they will •clear strategy for learning resources, with
•Animal maintenance completion, graduates are automatically
have obtained at least 26 weeks (the minimum ambitious plans for future development
eligible for membership of the Royal College
•Integrative and applied veterinary of Veterinary Surgeons.
required by the RCVS) of clinical experience in •the importance accorded to feedback from
biology (1⁄ 2) veterinary practices, research/investigation students demonstrated by their full
laboratories and some abattoir work. Some participation in the Faculty’s procedures.
•Introduction to veterinary
epidemiology (1⁄ 2) extra-mural study may be undertaken abroad.
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Programme details
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Veterinary Science with Programme outline Bioveterinary Science BSc (Hons) Programme structure
Intercalated Honours Year BSC/BVSc The content and teaching/learning is the UCAS CODE: D900 The programme offers a wide range of
UCAS CODE: D101 same as the BVSc as outlined on the previous Programme Length: 3 years module options carefully chosen from
Programme page, but with the addition of an intercalated Veterinary Science and Biological Sciences.
Typical Offer: The requirements below are a guide
Length: 6 years Honours BSc year, normally after the second and can change. Please see www.liv.ac.uk/study/ From Year Two, in addition to general
Typical Offer: The requirements below are a guide or third year of the BVSc programme, undergraduate/courses for current information. modules, whole animal/ecology/conservation
and can change. Please see www.liv.ac.uk/study/ providing the opportunity for in-depth study A level: BBB (blue text) and molecular/biochemical (red
undergraduate/courses for current information. through the Honours project (including the text) threads are identified for students that
Scottish Higher/ BBB (Advanced
A level: AAB + B in one BSc Veterinary Conservation Medicine and Advanced Higher: Higher only) wish to specialise, but students can select
further AS or A level MSc Veterinary Infection and Disease Control from any of these modules.
International Baccalaureate: 32 (Higher Biology
Scottish Higher/ AAB (Advanced courses offered by this Faculty). 6 one other Higher
Advanced Higher: Higher only) Science 5) Year One 8 modules 120 CATS points
International 36 (three subjects This degree programme is aimed at students Advanced Welsh Diploma: Accepted, along with
Baccalaureate: at higher level 6,6,6)
whose inclinations are towards academic or 2 A levels at BB, which • 7 compulsory modules (5 Bioveterinary
Advanced Welsh Accepted, along with 2 A levels at must be two academic Science, 2 Biological Sciences)
research careers. Candidates should not science-related
Diploma: AB, comprising Biology and one
other academic science-related apply to both D100 and D101 on the same A levels including • 1 optional Biological Sciences module
subject, plus one further AS level UCAS application. Biology. If Chemistry
at grade B. If Chemistry is not is not offered at Semester One
offered at A level, it must be offered A/AS level, GCSE • Concepts in cell biology, molecular
Entrance requirements
at AS level. grade B is required.
(See D100 entrance requirements.) biology and pharmacology
Irish Leaving Irish Leaving Certificate: BBBBBB
Certificate: AAAABB Further information BTEC National Diploma: Applications • Introduction to systems biology –
BTEC National DDD overall in Animal Science/ considered cellular support
NOTE: Candidates for this programme
Diploma: Animal Management plus AS level 14-19 Advanced Diploma: Not accepted
Grade B in science subject
should have a long-term interest in Veterinary • Animals in their environment
Research. They would be expected to have Access: See below*
14-19 Advanced
General Studies: Not accepted
• Practical skills
Diploma: Not accepted undertaken work experience in a research or
science environment in addition to or as part Subject requirements: At least two science • Quantitative biology I
Access: Applications considered - please
of the required six weeks. A levels including
contact the Admissions Sub-Dean
Biology. If Chemistry Semester Two
for list of approved courses
is not offered at
General Studies: Only as fourth subject at AS or A level A/AS level GCSE
• Genetics and genomics
Subject 3 A levels in Biology, one other grade B is required. • Tissues and cells
requirements: science and any other subject, Work experience
excluding General Studies and is helpful. • Whole animal design and function
Critical Thinking. Either is acceptable
as the fourth subject at A or AS level.
Key Contact: Admissions Sub-Dean • Biochemical methods
T: +44(0)151 794 4797
If chemistry is not offered at A level, • Experimental design and analysis
E: vetadmit@liv.ac.uk
grade B at AS level is required.
GCSE grade B in Maths, English
and Physics or Dual Science * Please see www.liv.ac.uk/ug-admissions One from:
(including Physics) • Microbes and the environment
Department
Brochure: Veterinary Science
• Reproduction, development and ageing
Key Contact: Admissions Sub-Dean
T: +44 (0)151 794 4797
E: vetadmit@liv.ac.uk
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Programme details
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Year Two 8 modules 120 CATS points Semester Two Year Three 8 modules 120 CATS points • Infectious diseases
• 4 compulsory Bioveterinary • Veterinary biodiversity • 1 compulsory Research Skills module • Veterinary parasitology and public health
Science modules • Animal maintenance • Research Project (2 modules) • Veterinary epidemiology and public health
• 4 optional modules chosen from Four from: • 5 optional modules chosen from a
a selection of Biological Sciences Semester Two
selection of Biological Sciences and
and Bioveterinary Science modules • Natural resources: depletion, • Project (double module)
pollution and toxicology Bioveterinary Sciences modules
Semester One Two from:
• Quantitative biology II • Microbial biotechnology Semester One
• Animal behaviour and socio-biology • Research skills • Biochemical messengers
• Molecular and cellular basis of disease and signal transduction
• Reproduction • Biochemistry of disease Three from:
• Oncogenes and cancer
• Evolutionary and ecological genetics • Gene expression
Two from: • Molecular medicine
• Protein biotechnology • Comparative physiology
• Population ecology and pest control • Animal behaviour
• Advanced techniques in zoology (practical) • Conservation biology
• From genes to proteins • Developmental biology
• Investigative methods: disturbed • Ecology, management and conservation
• Ecology of freshwaters environments (practical) of freshwaters • Cognitive evolution
• Microbial physiology • Advanced biochemical techniques
• Molecular sciences (practical) (practical)
• Techniques in cell biology (practical) • Advanced genetic techniques (practical) I decided to do the Bioveterinary course because I wanted to study a subject
• Biodiversity practical skills (practical) • Advanced microbiological techniques which was related to animals and science but wasn’t veterinary medicine -
(practical) it was the perfect choice really! What I loved most about the course was
• Introduction to veterinary epidemiology its flexibility to design your own career pathway. You gain a wide range
of knowledge on the course as it is run jointly by Biological Sciences and
• Veterinary neuroscience and Veterinary Sciences. You come out of the course with a wide range of
neuropharmacology
skills which you can apply to a whole host of jobs.
Once I graduated, I decided to stay on at Liverpool to study an MRes in
Conservation Biology. From this, I have now decided that I want to apply
my knowledge and teach science at secondary school. The Bioveterinary
degree has enabled me to do this and has helped me gain a place on a
postgraduate teaching course.
Liverpool is a fantastic city to study in as it is vibrant and really student-
friendly. The night life is brilliant and there is always something going on!
I am 280 miles from my home town but I always felt at home whilst
studying in Liverpool.
VICKI HOLDEN
Degree: Bioveterinary Science BSc (Hons)
16 Student finance
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Applications and admissions
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Student finance Applications and admissions
For the latest detailed information on the Tuition fees at the University of Liverpool The information that follows is a brief guide Adult learners/ Mature students
University of Liverpool’s fees, alongside The University of Liverpool currently to applying for programmes of study at the We welcome applications from candidates
information on the Government’s Higher charges tuition fees of £3,225 for new University of Liverpool. For full details of who are not applying directly from school or
Education Maintenance Grant, Student UK/EU undergraduate students in 2009/10. our applications and admissions policy, college, who have non-standard qualifications,
Loans for living costs and our generous This figure is likely to increase in line with please visit our website at or who wish to have work or life experience
bursary and scholarship schemes, please government guidance in 2010-2011 – www.liv.ac.uk/ug-admissions taken into account as part of their application.
refer to the Student Finance Information please see www.liv.ac.uk/money for To discuss your individual situation,
Booklet. Call T: +44 (0)151 794 5927 updates and all money-related information. Making an application through UCAS please contact Anne Davies on
to request a copy, or visit our website. You must apply for all full-time programmes T: +44 (0)151 794 4342 or
Alternatively, contact our Financial Different fee rates apply for students who are online through UCAS, using the online E: a.davies@liv.ac.uk or see the website
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fees. This is repayable once you are earning support needs before you submit your
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