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MSc Wild Animal Biology

Royal Veterinary College · London, United Kingdom · Master's (postgraduate)

Researched 28 Oct 2026

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Level

Master's

Duration

1 year full time

Tuition / year

£33,650 (≈ ₹41.1 lakh)

Intakes

September

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Course overview

MSc Wild Animal Biology is a postgraduate (master's) course in life sciences at Royal Veterinary College in London, United Kingdom. It takes 1 year full time, 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

Key highlights
UniversityRoyal Veterinary College (Public)
LocationLondon, United Kingdom
CourseMSc Wild Animal Biology
LevelMaster's (postgraduate)
Subject areaLife Sciences
Duration1 year full time
Tuition per year£33,650 (≈ ₹41.1 lakh)
IntakesSeptember
English requirementIELTS Academic 7.0 (6.5 in each component)

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Fees and costs

Tuition for international students is £33,650 a year, about ₹41.1 lakh.

International fee for students starting in 2026

Living costs near the university

Living costs
CostIn GBPApprox. 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.

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Career outcomes

Graduate employment

82.1%

Sustained employment with or without further study, 1 year after graduation, tax year 2023-24

Average (median) salary

£28,900

≈ ₹35.3 lakh a year

Median annualised earnings

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 master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

  • MSc Wild Animal Health needs a first or second-class honours veterinary degree and at least one year of postgraduate veterinary experience.
  • MSc Wild Animal Biology needs a first or second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in a science subject.

English requirements

For this course: IELTS Academic 7.0 (6.5 in each component).

English tests accepted
TestWhat the university asks for
IELTS AcademicTwo 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 iBT93 (no section below 23) at the 6.5 level; 101 (no section below 23) at the 7.0 level
PTE Academic65 (59 in each section) at the 6.5 level; 69 (62 in each section) at the 7.0 level
Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency176 (169 per section) at the 6.5 level; 185 (176 per section) at the 7.0 level
Not listedDuolingo and Class 12 English are not listed on the RVC's English requirements page

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Intakes

This course starts in: September.

Upcoming intakes and deadlines in the UK

How to apply

  1. Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
  2. Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
  3. Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
  4. Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
  5. Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
  6. 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.

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FAQs

What is the fee for MSc Wild Animal Biology at Royal Veterinary College?

The tuition for international students is £33,650 a year (about ₹41.1 lakh). International fee for students starting in 2026. Fees usually rise each year, so check the course page before you apply.

How long is MSc Wild Animal Biology?

The course takes 1 year full time.

What English score do I need?

IELTS Academic 7.0 (6.5 in each component). 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.

  1. Royal Veterinary College: MSc Wild Animal Biology (opens in a new tab)
  2. RVC: Tuition fees for home and international students (opens in a new tab)
  3. RVC International Prospects 2026-2027: BVetMed (page 22) (opens in a new tab)
  4. RVC International Prospects 2026-2027: BSc courses (page 16) (opens in a new tab)
  5. RVC: MSc Wild Animal Health (opens in a new tab)

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