Bioveterinary Science
Bioveterinary science examines the biology of animals from a scientific perspective that is closely connected to but distinct from veterinary medicine itself. Where the veterinary degree trains clinicians to diagnose and treat individual patients, bioveterinary science investigates the biological processes underlying animal health, disease, and physiology with a view to advancing knowledge and developing new tools, treatments, and diagnostic approaches. It is a research-oriented discipline that sits at the intersection of biology, biochemistry, physiology, and veterinary medicine.
At the University of Chester, this three-year full-time programme includes a year abroad, giving you the opportunity to study at an international partner institution. Chester has strong facilities for biological sciences and well-established connections with veterinary and animal health organisations that enrich the programme. You will study anatomy and physiology of domestic and companion animals, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, pharmacology, immunology, genetics, research methods, and the scientific principles underlying veterinary medicine.
The year abroad adds an international dimension to your scientific education, exposing you to different approaches to animal health research and practice. The programme develops your laboratory skills, your ability to design and interpret experiments, and your scientific communication, preparing you for research and professional roles in the animal health sector.
Graduates in bioveterinary science go on to work in animal health research, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies focused on veterinary products, diagnostic laboratories, animal welfare organisations, and public health bodies. Many continue to postgraduate study to develop specialist expertise in areas such as animal pathology, pharmacology, or veterinary immunology. The degree also provides a foundation for those wishing to apply to veterinary medicine, providing strong scientific credentials for entry to competitive graduate veterinary programmes.