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RVET 3 C100
R84 YEARS (C101) CAMDEN f rvc.ac.uk/biologicalsciences

INSTITUTION DURATION UCAS CODE CAMPUS
(WITH PLACEMENT
YEAR)
BSc BIOLOGICAL COURSE OVERVIEW

SCIENCES The course will give you a clear and detailed understanding
of underpinning physiology and cellular and molecular
biology, as well as an insight into disease mechanisms and an
appreciation of comparative and integrated approaches to aid
The BSc Biological Sciences course diagnosis and treatment in the future.
offers a unique programme of research, The course explores the basic biological sciences that inform
unrivalled teaching and some of the current biomedical research and clinical practice. Biological
best practical facilities in the UK. The Sciences is a hands-on course, and includes extensive
practical and small-group teaching, as well as opportunities for
programme draws on our long history lab placements. You will be exposed to cutting-edge research

of cutting-edge research that has in comparative physiology and medicine, livestock production
and health, and animal welfare science and ethics.
contributed to advances in human
and veterinary medicine, and explores WORK PLACEMENTS AND

the fundamentals of biological and RESEARCH PROJECTS
biomedical science that are needed to You will carry out investigative research projects in the
understand and develop new therapies second and third years of the course, and have the
for both human and animal diseases. opportunity to undertake an industry-based placement
after year 2 (BSc Biological Sciences with Placement Year),
see page 28-29 for more information. The industry-based
placement involves an additional year based at an employer
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS where you can focus on developing skills and industry
We welcome applications from students with a wide range of expertise that will sit alongside the knowledge you gain
qualifications. For a complete list of academic qualifications throughout your course. Please note that you will need to find
and English Language requirements for this course, please see your own placement, but support and guidance will be given,
pages 48-49. as well as tutorial support throughout your placement year.
Internal research projects will be conducted at the RVC,
with supervision from a member of academic staff.
COURSE COSTS

UK tuition fees: £9,250*
International tuition fees: £22,670*
Placements/sandwich year: £1,850*
* Tuition fees are subject to change. Fees listed are representative of entry in 2023
and should be used as a guide only. See page 90 for more information.

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