Overview

Biological Sciences (Hons) from Royal Veterinary College draws on our long history of cutting-edge research that has contributed to advances in human and veterinary medicine, and explores the fundamentals of biological and biomedical science that are needed to understand and develop new therapies for both human and animal diseases.

The course will give you a clear and detailed understanding of underpinning physiology and cellular and molecular biology, as well as an insight into disease mechanisms and an appreciation of comparative and integrated approaches to aid diagnosis and treatment in the future.

Careers

The RVC's BSc Biological Sciences is a challenging yet rewarding course that will equip you with practical techniques and transferable skills for a range of careers allied to biomedical and bioveterinary science, scientific research and academia, conservation, animal welfare and charities, the biotechnology/bioscience and pharmaceutical industries, the health sector, teaching, publishing, media, veterinary science and graduate schemes in sectors as diverse as finance and government.

Accreditation

Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biology of Cells

Inheritance, Genetics and Evolution

Developmental Biology

Basis of Disease

Control of Infectious Diseases

Imaging of Disease

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-29 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

101

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biology Biodiversity & Conservation Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 542 other Bachelors in Biology in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

7

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101

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

UCAS Code: C100

A Levels

Welsh Baccalaureate

Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers

Irish Leaving Certificate

International Baccalaureate

English language requirements

Tuition Fee

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International

26200 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26200 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

9250 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for London

1137 - 2157 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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