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MODULES
Please note that these are indicative modules and may be subject to change.
In addition to the research project, all courses have some modules based on your own interest. For BSc Comparative
element of coursework. Both courses are modular, for the Pathology, there are two compulsory modules which contribute
BSc Bioveterinary Sciences you will have a choice of modules the 60 credits that together with the research project allow you
(examples are given below) and you will be able to select to complete the degree.

Examples of Optional modules (credit ratings are shown after the name of the module. Students would need
to select modules that together with the 30 or 60 credit research project add to a total of 120 credits).
Intercalated
BSc • Advanced concepts in bio-business /15* • Development and disease /15
Bioveterinary
Sciences • Advanced concepts in reproduction /15 • Endocrine and metabolic syndromes /15
• Applied molecular microbiology /15 • Epidemiology: the bigger picture /15
• Advanced skeletal pathobiology /15 • Infection and immunity /30
• Animal behaviour and cognition /15 • Parasitology of human and veterinary
• Applied animal welfare /15 tropical diseases /15
• Comparative animal locomotion /30 • Practical investigative biology /15
• Comparative models of disease /15 • Science of animal welfare /15

• Principles of pathology /30
Intercalated • Applications of pathology /30
BSc
Comparative
Pathology
*/number = no. of credits per module

YOUR CAREER

You will be entitled to work as a veterinarian as soon as you the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC), allows BVetMed
have earned your BVetMed degree and registered as a Member Graduates to practice in Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and
of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). Our South Africa without requiring any further qualifications*.
graduates go on to enjoy a wide range of careers in veterinary
medicine, including positions in small animal practices, mixed In addition, the American Veterinary Medical Association
practices, equine practices, farm/livestock environments, wild (AVMA) will recognise your degree as equivalent to those
animal environments, wildlife conservation, military support, awarded by veterinary colleges in North America. Some of the
industry research, government, and academia. USA and Canada’s major veterinary employers recruit actively
among our final year students. Please note, however, that you
The RVC’s accreditation status with the European Association will be required to sit the North American Veterinary Licensing
of Establishments for Veterinary Education (EAEVE) allows Examination (NAVLE) if you intend to work in North America
BVetMed graduates to register to practise in Europe without after qualifying as well as satisfy state/provincial veterinary
requiring any further qualifications*. Reciprocal arrangements board requirements where relevant – just as you would if
between the RCVS and the Australasian Veterinary Boards graduating from any North American school*.
Council Inc (AVBC), the Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI), and
* Notwithstanding any visa requirements
COURSE COSTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
UK tuition fees: £9,250* For a complete list of academic, English language and work
International tuition fees: £38,600* experience requirements for this course, please see pages 68-69.
Placement/sandwich year fees: £1,850*

* Tuition fees are subject to change. Fees listed are representative of entry in 2022
and should be used as a guide only. See page 102 for more information.

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