Course overview
BSc Bioveterinary Sciences is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in life sciences at Royal Veterinary College in London, United Kingdom. It takes 3 years (optional placement year), Camden, with intakes in September.
Royal Veterinary College is a public institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.
Key highlights
| University | Royal Veterinary College (Public) |
|---|---|
| Location | London, United Kingdom |
| Course | BSc Bioveterinary Sciences |
| Level | Bachelor's (undergraduate) |
| Subject area | Life Sciences |
| Duration | 3 years (optional placement year), Camden |
| Tuition per year | £27,510 (≈ ₹33.6 lakh) |
| Intakes | September |
| English requirement | IELTS at the RVC's 6.5 (6.0 in each component) or 7.0 (6.5 in each) level, depending on the programme; check with admissions |
Interested in BSc Bioveterinary Sciences?A counsellor checks your eligibility and helps you apply, free of charge.
Fees and costs
Tuition for international students is £27,510 a year, about ₹33.6 lakh. Over 3 years that is roughly £82,530 (≈ ₹1.01 crore) before any yearly increase.
2026/27 international fee; 2027/28 fee not yet shown
Living costs near the university
| Cost | In GBP | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| College Grove or Mary Brancker House, Camden (en suite)2025/26; 48-week (College Grove) or 50-week (Mary Brancker House) contract | £286per week | ≈ ₹34,862 |
| Garden Halls (intercollegiate)2025/26; 40-week contract | £304–324per week | ≈ ₹37,111 – ₹39,579 |
| Student Village or Odiham Hall, Hawkshead2024/25; bills included | £160per week | ≈ ₹19,520 |
Living costs for the UK as a whole: £12,000–18,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Plan my monthly living costsCareer outcomes
Graduate employment
85%
In work or further study 15 months after the course
Highly skilled jobs
10%
In highly skilled work 15 months after the course
Average (median) salary
£24,000
≈ ₹29.3 lakh a year
Typical range £23,000–26,500
Job roles
- Research scientist (life sciences)
- Biomedical scientist
- Biotechnologist
- Clinical research associate
- Scientific laboratory technician
- Microbiologist
Employers hiring for these roles worldwide
Roche
Novartis
Pfizer
GSK
AstraZeneca
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Bayer
CSL
BioNTech
IQVIA
Eligibility
General entry requirements at Royal Veterinary College for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.
- International applicants must meet the RVC's prescribed qualifications or send their qualification details to RVC admissions for assessment.
- BVetMed is a five-year degree (UCAS code D100); the RVC also offers BVetMed with an Intercalated Year and a Graduate Accelerated BVetMed.
- English language requirements must be met by 31 July for a September start.
English requirements
For this course: IELTS at the RVC's 6.5 (6.0 in each component) or 7.0 (6.5 in each) level, depending on the programme; check with admissions.
| Test | What the university asks for |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | Two levels, depending on the programme: 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component, or 7.0 with at least 6.5 in each; the MSc wildlife courses need 7.0 (6.5) |
| TOEFL iBT | 93 (no section below 23) at the 6.5 level; 101 (no section below 23) at the 7.0 level |
| PTE Academic | 65 (59 in each section) at the 6.5 level; 69 (62 in each section) at the 7.0 level |
| Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency | 176 (169 per section) at the 6.5 level; 185 (176 per section) at the 7.0 level |
| Not listed | Duolingo and Class 12 English are not listed on the RVC's English requirements page |
Intakes
This course starts in: September.
Upcoming intakes and deadlines in the UKHow to apply
- Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
- Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
- Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
- Apply through UCAS and pay any application fee.
- Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
- Apply for your student visa for the UK, then arrange accommodation.
Documents you'll need
- Valid passport
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets (undergraduate)
- Degree certificate and transcripts (postgraduate)
- English test result
- Personal statement and references
About Royal Veterinary College
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) was founded in 1791 and is a specialist college for veterinary medicine, veterinary nursing and biological sciences. It teaches at its Camden campus in London and its Hawkshead campus in Hertfordshire, which has a student village.
Indian students mainly look at the five-year BVetMed, which is accredited in the UK, Europe and North America, and at the BSc and MSc programmes in bioveterinary and wildlife science. International fees for 2026/27 are £50,360 a year for veterinary medicine and £27,510 a year for the BSc degrees; the one-year MSc Wild Animal Health and Wild Animal Biology cost £33,650 for 2026 entry.
Similar courses
Life Sciences courses at other universities in the UK
- BSc (Hons) Agriculture (with placement)Harper Adams University4 years (full time) including a one-year work placement · £17,160 / year
- BSc (Hons) Food Science and InnovationHarper Adams University3 years (full time) · £17,160 / year
- BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise SciencesHartpury University3 or 4 years (full time) · £17,250 / year
- BSc (Hons) Strength and ConditioningHartpury University3 or 4 years (full time) · £17,250 / year
- BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise NutritionHartpury University3 or 4 years (full time) · £17,250 / year
- BSc (Hons) AgricultureHartpury University3 or 4 years (full time) · £17,250 / year
More courses at Royal Veterinary College
- Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVetMed)5 years (Camden in years 1–2, Hawkshead in year 3, clinical placements in years 4–5) · £50,360 / year
- BSc Biological Sciences3 years (optional placement year), Camden · £27,510 / year
- BSc Animal Biology, Behaviour, Welfare and Ethics3 years (optional placement year) · £27,510 / year
- MSc Wild Animal Health1 year full time · £33,650 / year
- MSc Wild Animal Biology1 year full time · £33,650 / year
FAQs
What is the fee for BSc Bioveterinary Sciences at Royal Veterinary College?
The tuition for international students is £27,510 a year (about ₹33.6 lakh). 2026/27 international fee; 2027/28 fee not yet shown. Fees usually rise each year, so check the course page before you apply.
How long is BSc Bioveterinary Sciences?
The course takes 3 years (optional placement year), Camden.
What English score do I need?
IELTS at the RVC's 6.5 (6.0 in each component) or 7.0 (6.5 in each) level, depending on the programme; check with admissions. Some universities also accept Class 12 English marks or other tests; confirm on the course page.
When can I start?
Intakes: September. Apply early: popular courses can fill up before the deadline.
Can Admission Mantra help me apply?
Yes. A counsellor checks your eligibility, helps you prepare your documents and statement of purpose, and guides you through the application and visa. The first conversation is free.
We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.
- Royal Veterinary College: BSc Bioveterinary Sciences (opens in a new tab)
- RVC: Tuition fees for home and international students (opens in a new tab)
- RVC International Prospects 2026-2027: BVetMed (page 22) (opens in a new tab)
- RVC International Prospects 2026-2027: BSc courses (page 16) (opens in a new tab)
- RVC: MSc Wild Animal Health (opens in a new tab)
