During your degree in veterinary science, you will learn about a range of topics from animal nutrition to physiology and anatomy. Once you complete your bachelor’s degree you can choose to progress to a masters and PhD level degree. Graduates often continue into positions at veterinary clinics or hospitals. However, there are many other roles in public health, research and epidemiology that also require the same skills. 

Available roles for veterinary science graduates include:

  • Animal nutritionist 
  • Veterinary surgeon 
  • Ecologist 
  • Environmental consultant 
  • Higher education lecturer 
  • Nature conservation officer 
  • Medical research scientist 
  • Life science research scientist 
  • Science writer 
  • Zoologist