Applied Bioveterinary Research MSci (Hons)
Royal Veterinary College, University of London
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The MSci in Applied Bioveterinary Research is an undergraduate integrated masters degree with an industrial placement, the aim of which is to prepare you for a PhD or a career in an industrial or a career in research, where you will strive to explore the development of new therapies for both human and veterinary diseases. This programme has received Advanced Accreditation from the Royal Society of Biology following an independent and rigorous assessment. Accredited degree programmes contain a ...Read more

The MSci in Applied Bioveterinary Research is an undergraduate integrated master's degree with an industrial placement, the aim of which is to prepare you for a PhD or a career in an industrial or a career in research, where you will strive to explore the development of new therapies for both human and veterinary diseases. 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.

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A level:

CCC - ABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Scottish Advanced Higher:

CC - AB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:15,M:30 Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

M1,M2,M2 - M2,M2,M2 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H2,H2,H3,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDD Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

B - C Grades / Points required

EITHER:ABB including Biology or Chemistry at grade AOR: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'.

EITHER:Chemistry or Biology at grade A;Another subject of your choice at grade BOR: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.

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.All offer holders are required to undertake an occupational health review prior to enrolling on the course.

EITHER:M1, M2, M2 in three Principal Subjects including Biology or Chemistry at grade M1OR: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.

EITHER:655 at Higher Level including Biology or Chemistry at grade 6OR: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.

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.

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)'.

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 BOR: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.

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

£26,200 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£26,200 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£26200 Per year

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Royal Veterinary College, University of London
Royal College Street London Camden NW1 0TU United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Camden Town  0.2 miles away Nearest train station: Euston   0.2 miles away
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