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Harper Adams University

Veterinary Bioscience (+ Foundation year): Harper and Keele Veterinary School Pathway

England, United Kingdom · UCAS XD01

  • Level

    Bachelor

  • Duration

    6 years

  • Campus

    Harper Adams University, Newport

  • Intl. Tuition

    £17,160 (Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published)

  • Intake

    September 2027

  • UCAS code

    XD01

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Course Overview

Veterinary Bioscience (+ Foundation year): Harper and Keele Veterinary School Pathway at Harper Adams University in England, United Kingdom is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.

  • Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
  • Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
  • Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
  • Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
  • Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.

The University at a Glance

Student Population

5,285

Staff Ratio

16.0:1

International

3.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate

74.0%

of graduates employed

Avg Starting Salary

£26,860

First-year earnings

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition

£17,160

per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page

City & Location

Rural (<50k inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

Year 1

  • Foundations of Veterinary Bioscience (+ Foundation year): Harper and Keele Veterinary School Pathway
  • Academic and Research Skills
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Introduction to Theory and Practice
  • Optional language or breadth module.

Year 2

  • Intermediate Veterinary Bioscience (+ Foundation year): Harper and Keele Veterinary School Pathway topics
  • Applied Methods and Tools
  • Group Project
  • Two optional pathway modules
  • Career and Industry Insights.

Year 3

  • Advanced Veterinary Bioscience (+ Foundation year): Harper and Keele Veterinary School Pathway
  • Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
  • Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
  • Employability and Professional Development.

Entry Requirements

Subjects

  • Foundation science
  • Animal biology
  • Animal science
  • Extended science
  • Veterinary physiology

Source: UCAS course listing, 2027 entry (retrieved September 2026). Always confirm the current requirements with the university.

Assessment Methods

Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.

Campus & City Life

Student Population

5,285

Total students

Staff Ratio

16:1

Students per staff

International Students

3%

Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size

Rural (<50k inhabitants)

Climate (indicative)

Cool maritime

Safety Index (indicative)

8.5/10

Transport

Moderate (coach or indirect connections)

Social Scene

Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle

University Stats

Total Students5,285
Student-to-Staff Ratio16:1
International Students3%
Safety Index (indicative)8.5/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment

74%

Employed after graduation

Avg Starting Salary

£26,860

Average first-year salary

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition

£17,160

per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page

Estimated Annual Costs

Tuition (International)£17,160per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page

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