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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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3 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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3 Years
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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.
Exam type
A levelA 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.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.
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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Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
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.
£9,250 per year
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.
£9,250 per year
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.
£9,250 per year
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.
£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.
£26,200 per year
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.
£26,200 per year
Students from International
£26200 Per year
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