Undergraduate - Area of study Veterinary bioscience

Veterinary bioscience investigates interactions between animals and the environment and explores animal function in health and disease. This area of study will be of particular interest to students keen to embark on careers in animal science, animal health, animal ecology and animal management, or for those with a general interest in animal biology.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates will be able to:

• exhibit an understanding of production, domestic and wild animals and their interactions with the environment, knowledge of the normal function of animal body systems, and a general understanding of the conditions and infections that affect animal welfare
• recognise the fundamental role of animal health and welfare in society
• effectively use the basic vocabulary of veterinary bioscience to communicate with scientific peers and general audiences in written and oral forms
• display proficiency in the use of appropriate techniques to investigate animal health and disease states
• apply problem-solving, research and analytical techniques to approach issues that may arise in an animal health setting
• collect and record data in a logical, organised manner
• select appropriate formats for data presentation and demonstrate proficiency in quantitative analysis
• demonstrate an awareness of, and act in accordance with, relevant occupational health and safety issues
• demonstrate the ability to work effectively in the laboratory, both independently and harmoniously alongside others, and to work collaboratively in small teams
• demonstrate an understanding of the importance of an ethical base for scientific research and development in the context of veterinary bioscience.