Jessica Looks Forward to Giving Life-Saving Animal Care

Where the Chester Bioveterinary Degree Can Take You

Since graduating from Chester I've been inspired to take my studies further and am currently in my third year of study at the University of Nottingham School of Veterinary Medicine and Science. This is a five-year course and I am enjoying the clinical nature of third year and the opportunity for continuous learning throughout the course.

From a young age I aspired to study veterinary medicine; growing up in the Lancashire countryside I have an immense appreciation for the animals that graze the land and the individuals that care for them.

It is exciting that the veterinary degree will allow me to perform surgical procedures and prescribe life-saving medicines. I have an interest in farm animal medicine and enjoy the thrill of emergency care. As a farm vet you have the opportunity to develop strong and long-standing relationships with your clients which I highly value. I am excited to be a part of a well-trusted and respected profession and I appreciate that the degree provides me with omnicompetence across all species, meaning there are many possible career pathways to explore.

A Strong Foundation at Chester

At the University of Chester I developed an understanding of university life and the resilience required for the rigor of a vet course which helped me land on my feet. Certain modules at Chester including public health, microbiology and animal welfare created a strong foundation of knowledge and have allowed me to excel on my current course.

At Chester I had many assignments and completed a dissertation which provided me with helpful researching and critical appraisal skills and have aided my research project at Nottingham; this has also piqued my interest in research as a possible avenue to explore when I graduate as a veterinary surgeon.  

Getting Out in the Field

I have a keen interest in agriculture and farm animal medicine so I appreciated the trip to a state-of-the-art dairy farm and Cogent UK, where we explored nutrition, enrichment and reproductive health of cattle, during my course at Chester. However, the course covered a wide breadth of species allowing me to explore all possibilities and I always enjoyed being in close proximity to the world-renowned Chester Zoo!

The structure of the Bioveterinary Science course was systematic and clear. During the course I remember doing many practicals which I enjoyed and learnt essential laboratory and dissection skills for my current degree. The contact time made the course manageable and hands-on experience aided my understanding.

Immense Support and Feedback

On my journey to applying to vet school I felt immense support from my tutor and course leader and appreciated the small course numbers as these meant we had many opportunities to ask questions and get tailored feedback. Additionally, I feel that our opinions were heard and the University acted promptly on our feedback to improve the course.

Chester is a Fantastic Place to Study

The student housing at Chester was fantastic and I really enjoyed living within walking distance of both the University and the city. The city felt very safe and there was many places to socialise.

University is Much More Than Just the Course

Remember, if you are considering doing a degree the skills and experience you gain go beyond the course. At University you will also learn a lot about yourself, gaining resilience and self-awareness that are valuable skills whatever career path you pursue.

Why Not follow Me Into Bioveterinary Science?

To find out more about our degree at Chester and where it might lead you, please visit our Bioveterinary Science BSc (Hons) course page.