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Biological Sciences with Placement Year

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Course summary

Our BSc Biological Sciences with Placement Year is a four-year course exploring the basic biological sciences that inform current biomedical research and clinical practice. In addition to the three-year BSc Biological Sciences course, you will spend a placement year working in industry, the charity sector, a government department or a research institute, to develop work place skills and industry expertise.

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.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • main site

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Sandwich • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 28/09/2026

Application codes

Course code:
C101
Institution code:
R84

Royal Veterinary College, University of London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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Application codes

Course code:
C101
Institution code:
R84

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Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Data from:
This course and 9 other biosciences courses
Date range:
2022-2024

Grades held by accepted students

For Royal Veterinary College, University of London, the top and bottom 5% of student grades have been removed from these calculations. This change helps to remove any extraordinary circumstances that could impact the data. Learn more here .
ABB Most common
  1. AAA
  2. Highest grades
  3. CCC
  4. Lowest grades

Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

75% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

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Student Outcomes

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35 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

95 Go onto work and study

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