Biological Sciences
Msci (Hons)
Royal Veterinary College University of London

Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 30 graduates of Biological Sciences Msci (Hons) and other courses in at Royal Veterinary College University of London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in .
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All biosciences (non-specific) courses of Royal Veterinary College University of London
Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of biosciences (non-specific)
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25000 | £30929 | £35939 |
25-75 percentile range | £20952 - £29144 | £23857 - £42071 | £28098 - £51622 |
All biosciences (non-specific) courses in the UK
Course Description
The MSci in Biological Sciences is a four-year undergraduate integrated master’s degree, the aim of which is to prepare you for a PhD or a career in an academic or industrial research environment, where you will endeavour to make advances in human and veterinary medicine.
This programme has received Advanced Accreditation from the Royal Society of Biology following an independent and rigorous assessment. Accredited degree programmes contain a solid academic foundation in biological knowledge and key skills, and prepare graduates to address the needs of employers.
What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Biological Sciences, Msci (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
This particular course
Current jobs
All biosciences (non-specific) courses of Royal Veterinary College University of London
Required skill level of job after 15 months
All biosciences (non-specific) courses of Royal Veterinary College University of London
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Biological Sciences Msci (Hons) at Royal Veterinary College University of London
25% | Animal care and control services |
15% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
15% | Natural and social science professionals |
15% | Teaching Professionals |
15% | Business and public service associate professionals |
10% | Media Professionals |
10% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for biosciences (non-specific)
All biosciences (non-specific) courses of Royal Veterinary College University of London
Qualification requirements
EITHER: ABB including Biology or Chemistry at grade A OR: BBB including: Biology or Chemistry; Another science subject from Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths; A third subject of your choice (excluding General Studies). Contextual Offers: Offers of a grade below in each subject will be made to those meeting certain Widening Participation (WP) criteria, i.e. a BBB offer would become CCC for WP students and an ABB offer would become BCC for WP students. No separate application is required but care leavers should submit proof from the relevant local authority once they have applied.
See 'Scottish Advanced Higher'.
Diplomas must be Science based and include a minimum of 15 Level 3 credits in Chemistry at Distinction OR 15 Level 3 credits in Biology at Distinction, and with Merits achieved in all other Level 3 modules.
EITHER: Chemistry or Biology at grade A; Another subject of your choice at grade B OR: Biology or Chemistry at grade B; Another science subject from Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Maths at grade B. In addition to: 5 Highers at grade B and at least National 5 grade B in: English; Mathematics; Biology, Chemistry or Physics. Contextual Offers: Offers of a grade below in each subject will be made to those meeting certain Widening Participation (WP) criteria, i.e. a BB offer would become CC for WP students and an AB offer would become BC for WP students. No separate application is required but care leavers should submit proof from the relevant local authority once they have applied.
EITHER: 655 at Higher Level including Biology or Chemistry at grade 6 OR: 555 at Higher Level including: Biology or Chemistry; Another science subject from Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics; One other subject of your choice. Our standard offer is based on specific subject-grade requirements, rather than a total points score. Where candidates have not taken GCSEs or an equivalent qualification prior to IB, they will need a minimum of grade 5 in: SL Mathematics; SL English A Lang-Lit. Candidates from outside the UK may sit a separate English language test such as IELTS in place of the English A requirement above. Mathematical Studies and English A Literature or English B cannot be accepted in lieu of our English Language and Mathematics requirements, but can be taken on top of existing qualifications that meet our requirements.
The following Level 3 Extended Diplomas are accepted with specific unit requirements (see the RVC website for details): Pearson 'Applied Science' or 'Applied Science (Biomedical Science)'; Pearson 'Animal Management'; City & Guilds 'Animal Management (Science)'.
H2, H2, H3, H3, H3, H3 including: Biology or Chemistry; Another science subject from Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Maths. If not included in the above, O3 is required in: A second natural science (i.e. Biology, Chemistry or Physics); English; Mathematics.
Applicants who have achieved this qualification with grade B will be accepted with two A Levels, including: EITHER: Biology or Chemistry at grade A; Another subject of your choice (excluding General Studies) at grade B OR: Biology or Chemistry at grade B; Another science subject from Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths at grade B. Contextual Offers: Offers of a grade below in each subject will be made to those meeting certain Widening Participation (WP) criteria, i.e. a BB + B in Welsh Bacc. offer would become CC + C in Welsh Bacc. for WP students and an AB + B in Welsh Bacc. offer would become BC + C in Welsh Bacc. for WP students. No separate application is required but care leavers should submit proof from the relevant local authority once they have applied.
EITHER: M1, M2, M2 in three Principal Subjects including Biology or Chemistry at grade M1 OR: M2, M2, M2 in three Principal subjects including: Biology or Chemistry; Another science subject from Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths; One other subject of your choice.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Biological Sciences, Msci (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.
Costs
Tuition Fees Biological Sciences Msci (Hons)
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
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EU | £20090 | year 1 |
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £10500 | year 1 |
International | £20090 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in London
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2024
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of Royal Veterinary College University of London in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Royal Veterinary College University of London in related subject specific rankings.
Natural Sciences
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- #35
- #48
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- Biological Sciences
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #31
- #401
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- Biological Sciences
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 19 July, 2022]
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- #30
- #501
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- Biological Sciences
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #46
- #768
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- Biological Sciences
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
[Published 06 June, 2020]
See all 13 university rankings of Royal Veterinary College University of London
About Royal Veterinary College University of London
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) is the largest school dedicated to the education of vets in the United Kingdom, as well as one of the largest in the world. Due to the well established reputation of the college, aspiring animal care professionals come from abroad to have the opportunity to learn from the experienced team of tutors working here. The college manages the London BioScience Innovation Centre, giving students the opportunity to potentially work as research scientists.
Student composition of Royal Veterinary College University of London
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Students by level of study Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 2025
- postgraduates:
- 260
- Total:
- 2285
Where is this programme taught



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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 22 March, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 19 July, 2022
Urap
- Published:
- 06 June, 2020