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Biological Sciences
BSc (Hons) · 3 Years · Full-time · 22/09/2025 · Undergraduatemain site
Course summary
The BSc Biological Sciences course is a full-time three-year undergraduate degree, offering a unique programme of research, unrivalled teaching and some of the best practical facilities in the UK. The programme 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.
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.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Royal Society of Biology
This course is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- main site
Study options
- BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years
Start dates
- 22/09/2025
Apply by
29 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- C100
- Institution code:
- R84
- Campus name:
- main site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1, 2
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
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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How to apply
This course is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.
Apply by
29 January
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.
Application codes
- Course code:
- C100
- Institution code:
- R84
- Campus name:
- main site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - CCC - ABB
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.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD
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)'.
Access to HE Diploma - D: 15 credits M: 30 credits
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.
It is expected that applicants undertaking the Access to HE Diploma will normally be returning to education after a period of at least three years absence. If have extenuating circumstances which mean you do not fulfil this please contact the Admissions team on admissions@rvc.ac.uk before you submit your application.
Scottish Higher
See 'Scottish Advanced Higher'.
Scottish Advanced Higher - AB - CC
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.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
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:
MYP or SL Mathematics;
SL English A Lang-Lit (or grade 6 in English B).
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 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.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024) - B - C
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.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H2, H3, H3, H3, H3
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.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - M1, M2, M2 - M2, M2, M2
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.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Only in addition to other qualifications:
6-6 in Combined Science or BB in Science (Double Award) or B in both Science & Additional Science or 6/B in two of Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
And at least grade 6 (B) in:
English Language
Mathematics
Welsh applicants
Please note, GCSE Mathematics-Numeracy will not be accepted instead of a B in GCSE Mathematics but is welcomed alongside it, and as part of the Welsh Baccalaureate.
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
Additional entry requirements
- Health checks
- Enrolment will be subject to passing an Occupational Health assessment.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | No less than 6.5 in each component is required |
Acceptable alternatives to IELTS can be found on our website: https://www.rvc.ac.uk/study/international-students/english-language-requirements
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
- AAA
- Highest grades
- CCC
- Lowest grades
Offer rate for UK school & college leavers
Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.
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Student Outcomes
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The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £26200* | Year 1 |
| England | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535* | Year 1 |
| International | £26200* | Year 1 |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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Email:admissions@rvc.ac.uk
Phone:020 7468 5147
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