Program Overview

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Introduction to BSc Bioveterinary Sciences

The BSc Bioveterinary Sciences course 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 course aims to equip students with the latest skills for a range of careers in veterinary science, as well as in STEM and non-STEM industries.

Key Information

• Qualification: BSc (Hons)
• UCAS Code: D300 BSc Bioveterinary Sciences / D301 BSc Bioveterinary Sciences with placement year
• Institution Code: RVET R84
• Study Mode: Three years full-time / Four years full-time with placement year
• UK Tuition Fees: 2026 fees: £9,790
• EU and International Tuition Fees: £27,510
• Course Location: Camden
• Application Deadline: 29 Jan 2025

Course Outline

The course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of animal biology, management, and disease. Students will be taught by a range of skilled scientists and clinicians with extensive experience of animal disease and research.

Year 1 Modules

• Biology of the Cell (15 credits)
• Inheritance, Genetics and Evolution (15 credits)
• Developmental Biology (15 credits)
• The Moving Animal (15 credits)
• Integrated Physiology I (15 credits)
• Integrated Physiology II (15 credits)
• Problem Definition and Investigation (15 credits)
• Library Project (15 credits)

Year 2 Modules

• Basis of Disease (15 credits)
• Ageing and Degeneration (15 credits)
• Principles of Infectious Diseases (15 credits)
• Control of Infectious Diseases (15 credits)
• Principles of Pharmacology (15 credits)
• Research Project (30 credits)
• Optional modules:
  • Applied Pharmacology (15 credits)
  • Disease Modelling and Investigation (15 credits)
  • Introduction to Animal Behaviour, Welfare and Ethics (15 credits)
  • Introduction to One Health (15 credits)

Year 3 Modules

• Research Project
• Optional modules:
  • Advanced Concepts in Bio-business (15 credits)
  • Advanced Concepts in Reproduction (15 credits)
  • Advanced Skeletal Pathobiology (15 credits)
  • Animal Behaviour and Cognition (15 credits)
  • Applied Animal Welfare (15 credits)
  • Applied Molecular Microbiology (15 credits)
  • Applied Wildlife Health Science (15 credits)
  • Comparative Animal Locomotion (30 credits)
  • Comparative Models of Disease (15 credits)
  • Comparative Anatomy (15 credits)
  • Critical Literature Review (30 credits)
  • Development and Disease (15 credits)
  • Ecology: Individuals, Populations and Communities (15 credits)
  • Endocrine and Metabolic Syndromes (15 credits)
  • Epidemiology: the Bigger Picture (15 credits)
  • Infection and Immunity (30 credits)
  • Parasitology of Human and Veterinary Tropical Diseases (15 credits)
  • Practical Investigative Biology (15 credits)
  • Science of Animal Welfare (15 credits)

Teaching and Learning

The Royal Veterinary College is a dynamic place to study, where students utilize state-of-the-art technology in research labs, and a modern, innovative curriculum. Students are taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, and group work scenarios. The practical elements of the course are carried out in laboratories and may be related to the College's ongoing research activities.

Assessment and Feedback

Students will be continuously assessed throughout the course, followed by final examinations. The estimated breakdown of assessment for the final grade is:

• Written (coursework, which may include essays, presentations, journal clubs) - 25%
• Examination (practical, written) – 50%
• Projects (individual and group work, research) - 25%

Entry Requirements

The standard academic requirements for entry to the BSc Bioveterinary Sciences programme are outlined below.

A Levels

• EITHER: ABB in three A Level subjects including Biology or Chemistry at grade A
• OR: BBB in three A Level subjects including Biology or Chemistry, and another science subject from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Maths.

Welsh Baccalaureate

• Applicants who have achieved the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales qualification with grade B will be accepted with two A Levels, including Biology or Chemistry at grade A, and another subject of their choice (excluding General Studies) at grade B.

Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers

• EITHER: Advanced Highers in Chemistry or Biology at grade A, and another subject of their choice at grade B
• OR: Advanced Highers in Biology or Chemistry at grade B, and another science subject from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Maths at grade B.

Irish Leaving Certificate

• H2, H2, H3, H3, H3, H3 including Biology or Chemistry, and another science subject from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Maths.

International Baccalaureate

• EITHER: Pass the IB diploma with 655 at Higher Level including Biology or Chemistry at grade 6
• OR: Pass the IB diploma with 555 at Higher Level including Biology or Chemistry, and another science subject from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Maths.

English Language Requirements

• IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0 or above with minimum 6.5 in each component

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for students commencing the course in 2026/27 are as follows:

• Home Tuition Fees: £9,790
• International Fees: £27,510

Placement Year

The Placement Year is an optional component of the course, which provides students with the opportunity to gain practical work experience and undertake a research project. The placement year is taken after the second year of study and is a great way to gain experience in a variety of settings, including research institutions, industry, and charities.