Royal Veterinary College University of London
Bioveterinary Sciences BSc (Hons)
Royal Veterinary College University of London

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 25 graduates of Bioveterinary Sciences BSc (Hons) at Royal Veterinary College University of London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Animal Science.

Overall student satisfaction
86 /100
25 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £20947 £17457 £20082
25-75 percentile range £18315 - £23977 £13961 - £21631 £15919 - £25642

Course Description

The BSc Bioveterinary Science programme is a full-time three-year undergraduate degree that will equip you with the latest skills for a range of careers in the veterinary sphere of employment.

The programme is a unique blend of the biological sciences relating to animals, the way they work, their health, their diseases and their relationships with humans.

This programme has been accredited by 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.

Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Bioveterinary Sciences BSc (Hons) at Royal Veterinary College University of London

15% Finance Professionals
15% Managers, directors and senior officials
15% Elementary occupations
5% Business and Financial Project Management Professionals
5% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Administrative occupations
5% Teaching Professionals
5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
5% Finance Professionals
5% Artistic, literary and media occupations

Grading & Study Time

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Qualification requirements

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
IELTS (Academic) 7

No less than 65 in each component is required

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Bioveterinary Sciences, BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Bioveterinary Sciences BSc (Hons)

EU £22670 year 1
England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
International £22670 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, 2025

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.

See all 12 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.

List of 17 Bachelor and Master Courses from Royal Veterinary College University of London - Course Catalogue

Student composition of Royal Veterinary College University of London

Total number of students enrolled at Royal Veterinary College University of London by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
undergraduates:
2050
postgraduates:
275
Total:
2325

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