Bioveterinary Science

About this programme

If you're fascinated by animal health, disease, nutrition, ecosystems, or how behaviour shapes the natural world, this course gives you the scientific knowledge and practical experience to turn that interest into a career. The MBio Bioveterinary Science at University of Lincoln explores how animals live, adapt, communicate, evolve, and interact with their environments. You'll study topics including animal biology, behaviour, health and disease, and disease control, while developing hands-on laboratory, fieldwork, and research skills valued by employers across environmental, scientific, and animal-related industries. What makes this course different is its balance of animal science, behavioural science, and applied experience. From field studies and practical lab work to data analysis and research projects, you'll learn to investigate real challenges facing wildlife, biodiversity, and animal health and welfare today. The MBio course also integrates master's level study in the final year to delve even deeper. Whether you're aiming for a career in animal science, nutritional research, disease control, wildlife research, education, or postgraduate study, Lincoln helps you build both scientific expertise and career confidence. Learn beyond the classroom You’ll combine lectures with practical laboratory sessions, fieldwork opportunities, behavioural observation, and independent research. Study animal health and welfare alongside behaviour While many courses focus broadly on biology, Lincoln’s course gives additional emphasis to behaviour, helping you understand how animals i