Programme Specifications

Equine and Veterinary Bioscience


1 : Awarding Institution / Body
Aberystwyth University

2a : Teaching Institution / University
Aberystwyth University

2b : Work-based learning (where appropriate)


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3a : Programme accredited by
Aberystwyth University

3b : Programme approved by
Aberystwyth University

4 : Final Award
Bachelor of Science

5 : Programme title
Equine and Veterinary Bioscience

6 : UCAS code
D33F

7 : QAA Subject Benchmark


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8 : Date of publication


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9 : Educational aims of the programme


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10 : Intended learning outcomes


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10.1 : Knowledge and understanding


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10.2 : Skills and other attributes


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10.3 : Transferable/Key skills


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11 : Program Structures and requirements, levels, modules, credits and awards



BSC Equine and Veterinary Bioscience [D33F]

Academic Year: 2023/2024Single Honours scheme - available from 2019/2020

Duration (studying Full-Time): 4 years

Part 1 Rules

Year 2 Core (100 Credits)

Compulsory module(s).

Semester 1
BR16900

Domestic Animal Anatomy and Physiology

BR17120

Genetics, Evolution and Diversity

BR17200

Skills for Animal, Equine and Veterinary Bioscientists in Equine Exercise Physiology

BR17520

Cell Biology

Semester 2
BR15420

Disease Diagnosis and Control

BR16920

Domestic Animal Anatomy and Physiology

BR17220

Skills for Animal, Equine and Veterinary Bioscientists in Equine Exercise Physiology

Year 2 Options

Choose 20 credits

Semester 1
BG17000

Cyflwyniad i Systemau Cynhyrchu a Gwyddor Da Byw

BR16700

Comparative Animal Physiology

BR17000

Introduction to Livestock Production and Science

Semester 2
BG17020

Cyflwyniad i Systemau Cynhyrchu a Gwyddor Da Byw

BR15520

Equine Industry and Study Tour

BR16720

Comparative Animal Physiology

BR17020

Introduction to Livestock Production and Science

Part 2 Rules

Year 3 Core (100 Credits)

Compulsory module(s).

Semester 1
BR20720

Applied Nutrition of Livestock, Horses and Companion Animals

BR27120

Veterinary Health

BR27500

Research Methods

Semester 2
BR22220

Immunology

BR25220

Animal Breeding: Genetics and Reproduction

BR27520

Research Methods

Year 3 Options

Semester 1
BR21620

Animal Behaviour

Semester 2
BR25320

Human, Equine and Canine Exercise Physiology and Locomotion

BR26820

Vertebrate Zoology

Final Year Core (100 Credits)

Compulsory module(s).

Semester 1
BR34120

Veterinary Infectious Diseases

BR36400

Research Project

Semester 2
BR35120

Behaviour and Welfare of Domesticated Animals

BR36440

Research Project

BR36820

Veterinary Pharmacology and Disease Control

Final Year Options

Choose 20 credits

Semester 1
BR32500

Equine Stud Management

BR35720

Equine Nutrition and Pasture Management

Semester 2
BR32520

Equine Stud Management


12 : Support for students and their learning
Every student is allocated a Personal Tutor. Personal Tutors have an important role within the overall framework for supporting students and their personal development at the University. The role is crucial in helping students to identify where they might find support, how and where to seek advice and how to approach support to maximise their student experience. Further support for students and their learning is provided by Information Services and Student Support and Careers Services.

13 : Entry Requirements
Details of entry requirements for the scheme can be found at http://courses.aber.ac.uk

14 : Methods for evaluating and improving the quality and standards of teaching and learning
All taught study schemes are subject to annual monitoring and periodic review, which provide the University with assurance that schemes are meeting their aims, and also identify areas of good practice and disseminate this information in order to enhance the provision.

15 : Regulation of Assessment
Academic Regulations are published as Appendix 2 of the Academic Quality Handbook: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/aqro/handbook/app-2/.

15.1 : External Examiners
External Examiners fulfill an essential part of the University’s Quality Assurance. Annual reports by External Examiners are considered by Faculties and Academic Board at university level.

16 : Indicators of quality and standards
The Department Quality Audit questionnaire serves as a checklist about the current requirements of the University’s Academic Quality Handbook. The periodic Department Reviews provide an opportunity to evaluate the effectiveness of quality assurance processes and for the University to assure itself that management of quality and standards which are the responsibility of the University as a whole are being delivered successfully.