Veterinary Biosciences BSc (Hons) - 2022/3

Awarding body

University of Surrey

Teaching institute

University of Surrey

Framework

FHEQ Level 6

Final award and programme/pathway title

BSc (Hons) Veterinary Biosciences

Subsidiary award(s)

Award Title
DipHE Veterinary Biosciences
CertHE Veterinary Biosciences
Ord Veterinary Biosciences

Professional recognition

Royal Society of Biology
Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).

Modes of study

Route code Credits and ECTS Credits
Full-time UCD10004 360 credits and 180 ECTS credits
Full-time with PTY UCD10004 480 credits and 240 ECTS credits

QAA Subject benchmark statement (if applicable)

Veterinary science (Bachelor)

Other internal and / or external reference points

N/A

Faculty and Department / School

Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences - School of Biosciences

Programme Leader

GUTIERREZ Jorge (Biosciences)

Date of production/revision of spec

12/09/2023

Educational aims of the programme

  • To provide a high quality education in the various aspects of Biological Sciences for students with an interest in veterinary science and diverse career aspirations (including laboratory scientist, researcher, scientific writer/editor).
  • To further the students' knowledge of the fundamental principles of biological sciences and to develop a deeper knowledge in the close relationship between human and animal health.
  • To provide the appropriate environment to encourage the development of the students' interest in biological sciences and to help them acquire appropriate intellectual, scientific, technical and key transferable skills to promote self-directed and life-long learning.
  • To provide opportunities for students to think creatively, both individually and within groups, in order to propose innovative solutions to a range of problems of a biological nature.

Programme learning outcomes

Attributes Developed Awards Ref.
An understanding of laboratory-based investigations in biological sciences applicable to studying animal health and disease K DipHE
An understanding of the basic principles of biological sciences and the application of these to the understanding and solution of a range of scientific and academic problems related to human and animal health. K DipHE
A good breadth of knowledge in the field of biological sciences in general and a good depth of knowledge in the specialist fields as defined in these specifications and the subject bench marking statements K CertHE
An understanding of the basic principles of animal handling, veterinary anatomy, nutrition, toxicology, pharmacology, immunology and infectious diseases. K BSc (Hons)
Evaluate research findings and scientific literature and demonstrate the ability to find and evaluate appropriate sources of material and to critically assess it. C BSc (Hons)
Demonstrate an understanding of research design and planning and the limits of scientific findings. C BSc (Hons)
Learn basic laboratory skills relevant to biological and veterinary sciences. P BSc (Hons)
Develop advanced practical skills relevant to biological and veterinary sciences. P BSc (Hons)
Interpret qualitative and qualitative data. P BSc (Hons)
Learn independently. P BSc (Hons)
Take responsibility for planning and organisation of work both their own and in a team. P BSc (Hons)
Communicate ideas, principles and theories effectively by oral, written and visual means. T BSc (Hons)
Work effectively and independently on a given project or task. T BSc (Hons)
Work effectively in small groups and teams towards a common goal/outcome. T BSc (Hons)
Apply basic statistical and numerical skills to biological data. T BSc (Hons)
Use Information Technology e.g. WWW, CD-ROM databases, word processors and statistics packages. T BSc (Hons)
An understanding of laboratory-based investigations in biological sciences applicable to studying animal health and disease. K Ord
An understanding of the basic principles of biological sciences and the application of these to the understanding and solution of a range of scientific and academic problems related to human and animal health. K Ord
A good breadth of knowledge in the field of biological sciences in general and a good depth of knowledge in the specialist fields as defined in these specifications and the subject bench marking statements. K Ord
An understanding of the basic principles of animal handling, veterinary anatomy, nutrition, toxicology, pharmacology, immunology and infectious diseases. K Ord
Evaluate research findings and scientific literature and demonstrate the ability to find and evaluate appropriate sources of material and to critically assess it. C Ord
Demonstrate an understanding of research design and planning and the limits of scientific findings. C Ord
Learn basic laboratory skills relevant to biological and veterinary sciences. P Ord
Develop advanced practical skills relevant to biological and veterinary sciences. P Ord
Interpret qualitative and qualitative data. P Ord
Learn independently. P Ord
Take responsibility for planning and organisation of work both their own and in a team. P Ord
Communicate ideas, principles and theories effectively by oral, written and visual means. T Ord
Work effectively and independently on a given project or task. T Ord
Work effectively in small groups and teams towards a common goal/outcome. T Ord
Apply basic statistical and numerical skills to biological data. T Ord
Use Information Technology e.g. WWW, CD-ROM databases, word processors and statistics packages. T Ord
An understanding of laboratory-based investigations in biological sciences applicable to studying animal health and disease. K DipHE
An understanding of the basic principles of biological sciences and the application of these to the understanding and solution of a range of scientific and academic problems related to human and animal health. K DipHE
A good breadth of knowledge in the field of biological sciences in general and a good depth of knowledge in the specialist fields as defined in these specifications and the subject bench marking statements. K DipHE
An understanding of the basic principles of animal handling, veterinary anatomy, nutrition, toxicology, pharmacology, immunology and infectious diseases. K DipHE
Evaluate research findings and scientific literature and demonstrate the ability to find and evaluate appropriate sources of material and to critically assess it. C DipHE
Demonstrate an understanding of research design and planning and the limits of scientific findings. C DipHE
Learn basic laboratory skills relevant to biological and veterinary sciences. P DipHE
Develop advanced practical skills relevant to biological and veterinary sciences. P DipHE
Interpret qualitative and qualitative data. P DipHE
Learn independently. P DipHE
Take responsibility for planning and organisation of work both their own and in a team. P DipHE
Communicate ideas, principles and theories effectively by oral, written and visual means. T DipHE
Work effectively and independently on a given project or task. T DipHE
Work effectively in small groups and teams towards a common goal/outcome. T DipHE
Apply basic statistical and numerical skills to biological data. T DipHE
Use Information Technology e.g. WWW, CD-ROM databases, word processors and statistics packages. T DipHE
An understanding of laboratory-based investigations in biological sciences applicable to studying animal health and disease. K CertHE
An understanding of the basic principles of biological sciences and the application of these to the understanding and solution of a range of scientific and academic problems related to human and animal health. K CertHE
A good breadth of knowledge in the field of biological sciences in general and a good depth of knowledge in the specialist fields as defined in these specifications and the subject bench marking statements. K CertHE
An understanding of the basic principles of animal handling, veterinary anatomy, nutrition, toxicology, pharmacology, immunology and infectious diseases. K CertHE
Evaluate research findings and scientific literature and demonstrate the ability to find and evaluate appropriate sources of material and to critically assess it. C CertHE
Demonstrate an understanding of research design and planning and the limits of scientific findings. C CertHE
Learn basic laboratory skills relevant to biological and veterinary sciences. P CertHE
Develop advanced practical skills relevant to biological and veterinary sciences. P CertHE
Interpret qualitative and qualitative data. P CertHE
Learn independently. P CertHE
Take responsibility for planning and organisation of work both their own and in a team. P CertHE
Communicate ideas, principles and theories effectively by oral, written and visual means. T CertHE
Work effectively and independently on a given project or task. T CertHE
Work effectively in small groups and teams towards a common goal/outcome. T CertHE
Apply basic statistical and numerical skills to biological data. T CertHE
Use Information Technology e.g. WWW, CD-ROM databases, word processors and statistics packages. T CertHE

Attributes Developed

C - Cognitive/analytical

K - Subject knowledge

T - Transferable skills

P - Professional/Practical skills

Programme structure

Full-time

This Bachelor's Degree (Honours) programme is studied full-time over three academic years, consisting of 360 credits (120 credits at FHEQ levels 4, 5 and 6). All modules are semester based and worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
Possible exit awards include:
- Bachelor's Degree (Ordinary) (300 credits)
- Diploma of Higher Education (240 credits)
- Certificate of Higher Education (120 credits)

Full-time with PTY

This Bachelor's Degree (Honours) programme is studied full-time over four academic years, consisting of 480 credits (120 credits at FHEQ levels 4, 5, 6 and the optional professional training year). All modules are semester based and worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
Possible exit awards include:
- Bachelor's Degree (Ordinary) (300 credits)
- Diploma of Higher Education (240 credits)
- Certificate of Higher Education (120 credits)

Programme Adjustments (if applicable)

N/A

Modules

Year 1 - FHEQ Level 4

Module code Module title Status Credits Semester
BMS1025 CELL BIOLOGY Compulsory 15 1
BMS1026 MICROBIOLOGY: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE MICROBIAL WORLD Compulsory 15 1
BMS1032 INTRODUCTION TO PRINCIPLES OF PHYSIOLOGY AND PRACTICAL SKILLS Compulsory 15 2
BMS1041 BIOCHEMISTRY - A CONCEPTUAL OVERVIEW Compulsory 15 2
BMS1047 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS - GENES AND THEIR FUNCTION Compulsory 15 2
BMS1049 BIOCHEMISTRY: THE MOLECULES OF LIFE Compulsory 15 1
BMS1051 VETERINARY ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY Compulsory 15 1
BMS1040 EVOLUTIONARY ORIGINS OF BIODIVERSITY Compulsory 15 2

Year 2 - FHEQ Level 5

Module code Module title Status Credits Semester
BMS2035 BIOCHEMISTRY - ENZYMES AND METABOLISM Compulsory 15 1
BMS2037 CELLULAR MICROBIOLOGY AND VIROLOGY Optional 15 1
BMS2038 INTEGRATION OF PHYSIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS Optional 15 1
BMS2041 FOOD MICROBIOLOGY Compulsory 15 1
BMS2044 MICROBIAL COMMUNITIES AND INTERACTIONS Optional 15 2
BMS2045 INTRODUCTION TO IMMUNOLOGY Compulsory 15 2
BMS2046 PATHOLOGY AND MEDICINE Optional 15 2
BMS2047 PHARMACOLOGY: INTRODUCTION TO DRUG ACTION Optional 15 2
BMS2054 ANIMAL NUTRITION Compulsory 15 2
BMS2062 ANIMAL BIOLOGY Optional 15 2
BMS2036 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS: FROM GENES TO BIOLOGICAL FUNCTION Compulsory 15 1
BMS2070 ANIMAL & PLANT ECOLOGY - THEORY & PRACTICE Compulsory 15 2

Module Selection for Year 2 - FHEQ Level 5

1 from the listed 2 optional modules listed in Semester 1 and 1 from the 4 optional modules listed in Semester 2 - although some of these might be mutually exclusive (in semester 2) based on timetabling availability

Year 3 - FHEQ Level 6

Module code Module title Status Credits Semester
BMS3048 RESEARCH PROJECT Core 30 Year-long
BMS3052 BIOCHEMISTRY - RECEPTORS AND ENERGY METABOLISM Optional 15 1
BMS3071 FOOD SECURITY Optional 15 2
BMS3073 EPIDEMIOLOGY OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES Optional 15 2
BMS3074 ANIMAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES Compulsory 15 2
BMS3095 ANIMAL DIVERSITY Optional 15 1
BMS3060 BIOMEDICAL MICROBIAL PRODUCTS Optional 15 1
BMS3096 ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR Optional 15 2
BMS3105 ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY Optional 15 1
BMS3104 APPLIED IMMUNOLOGY Compulsory 15 1

Module Selection for Year 3 - FHEQ Level 6

2 from the 4 optional modules listed in semester 1 and 2 from the 3 optional modules listed in semester 2
although some of these might be mutually exclusive (in semester 1) based on timetabling availability

Year 1 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 4

Module code Module title Status Credits Semester
BMS1025 CELL BIOLOGY Compulsory 15 1
BMS1026 MICROBIOLOGY: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE MICROBIAL WORLD Compulsory 15 1
BMS1032 INTRODUCTION TO PRINCIPLES OF PHYSIOLOGY AND PRACTICAL SKILLS Compulsory 15 2
BMS1041 BIOCHEMISTRY - A CONCEPTUAL OVERVIEW Compulsory 15 2
BMS1047 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS - GENES AND THEIR FUNCTION Compulsory 15 2
BMS1049 BIOCHEMISTRY: THE MOLECULES OF LIFE Compulsory 15 1
BMS1051 VETERINARY ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY Compulsory 15 1
BMS1040 EVOLUTIONARY ORIGINS OF BIODIVERSITY Compulsory 15 2

Year 2 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 5

Module code Module title Status Credits Semester
BMS2035 BIOCHEMISTRY - ENZYMES AND METABOLISM Compulsory 15 1
BMS2037 CELLULAR MICROBIOLOGY AND VIROLOGY Optional 15 1
BMS2038 INTEGRATION OF PHYSIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS Optional 15 1
BMS2041 FOOD MICROBIOLOGY Compulsory 15 1
BMS2044 MICROBIAL COMMUNITIES AND INTERACTIONS Optional 15 2
BMS2045 INTRODUCTION TO IMMUNOLOGY Compulsory 15 2
BMS2046 PATHOLOGY AND MEDICINE Optional 15 2
BMS2047 PHARMACOLOGY: INTRODUCTION TO DRUG ACTION Optional 15 2
BMS2054 ANIMAL NUTRITION Compulsory 15 2
BMS2062 ANIMAL BIOLOGY Optional 15 2
BMS2036 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS: FROM GENES TO BIOLOGICAL FUNCTION Compulsory 15 1
BMS2070 ANIMAL & PLANT ECOLOGY - THEORY & PRACTICE Compulsory 15 2

Module Selection for Year 2 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 5

1 from the listed 2 optional modules listed in Semester 1 and 1 from the 4 optional modules listed in Semester 2 - although some of these might be mutually exclusive (in semester 2) based on timetabling availability

Year 3 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 6

Module code Module title Status Credits Semester
BMS3048 RESEARCH PROJECT Core 30 Year-long
BMS3052 BIOCHEMISTRY - RECEPTORS AND ENERGY METABOLISM Optional 15 1
BMS3060 BIOMEDICAL MICROBIAL PRODUCTS Optional 15 1
BMS3071 FOOD SECURITY Optional 15 2
BMS3073 EPIDEMIOLOGY OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES Optional 15 2
BMS3074 ANIMAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES Compulsory 15 2
BMS3095 ANIMAL DIVERSITY Optional 15 1
BMS3096 ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR Optional 15 2
BMS3105 ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY Optional 15 1
BMS3104 APPLIED IMMUNOLOGY Compulsory 15 1

Module Selection for Year 3 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 6

2 from the 4 optional modules listed in semester 1 and 2 from the 3 optional modules listed in semester 2
although some of these might be mutually exclusive (in semester 1) based on timetabling availability

Professional Training Year (PTY) - Professional Training Year

Module code Module title Status Credits Semester
BMSP007 PROFESSIONAL TRAINING YEAR MODULE (FULL-YEAR WORK) Core 120 Year-long

Opportunities for placements / work related learning / collaborative activity

Associate Tutor(s) / Guest Speakers / Visiting Academics Y
Professional Training Year (PTY) Y
Placement(s) (study or work that are not part of PTY) Y Yes
Clinical Placement(s) (that are not part of the PTY scheme) N
Study exchange (Level 5) N
Dual degree N

Quality assurance

The Regulations and Codes of Practice for taught programmes can be found at:

https://www.surrey.ac.uk/quality-enhancement-standards

Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2022/3 academic year.