Royal Veterinary College - RVC - University of London

Biological Sciences (BSc)

Royal Veterinary College - RVC - University of London

Degree:Bachelor; Honours; Co-op
Field of Study:Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Length:4 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $51,578

This cost is an approximate conversion from British Pound(GBP) to Canadian dollars (CAD).



Careers:Biologists

Description:

The BSc Biological Sciences course offers a unique programme of research, unrivalled teaching and some of the best practical facilities in the UK.

The programme draws on our long history of cutting-edge research that has contributed to advances in human and veterinary medicine, and explores the fundamentals of biological and biomedical science that are needed to understand and develop new therapies for both human and animal diseases.

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*75
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

    As there are regional differences, please contact Admissions for province-specific requirements. BC and ON are shown below as a guide:  


    British Columbia

    Pass the British Columbia Certificate of Graduation with five grade 12 courses. An 75% average across grade 12 courses, with 75% in Biology or Anatomy & Physiology or Chemistry, and a second science (Biology*, Anatomy & Physiology*, Chemistry, Physics or Maths). A minimum of 73% is required in grade 11 English and Mathematics if not achieved as part of the above. *The second science cannot be Anatomy & Physiology 12 if Biology 12 has already been taken. 


    Ontario

    Pass the Ontario Secondary School Diploma with six grade 12 'U' courses. An 75% average is required across grade 12 courses, with 75% in Biology or Chemistry, and a second science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths). A minimum of 73% is required in grade 11 English and Mathematics if not achieved as part of the above.  


    Québec

    Pass the Diplôme d’Etudes Collègiales with five academic grade 12 courses. An 75% average is required across grade 12 courses, with 75% in Biology or Anatomy & Physiology or Chemistry, and a second science (Biology*, Anatomy & Physiology*, Chemistry, Physics or Maths). A minimum of 73% is required in grade 11 or grade 12 English and Mathematics (e.g. Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Functions, Advanced Functions). Grade 11 Biology or Life Sciences will normally be expected. 


    *The second science cannot be Anatomy & Physiology 12 if Biology 12 has already been taken. 


    For further information, please visit this site.

    Test Scores:
    • International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) or Pearson Test of English (Academic) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based)
    Additional Admission Requirements:

      Mitigating Circumstances:

      If you wish to make us aware of any mitigating circumstances related to your application, please see our guidance on mitigating circumstances here: www.rvc.ac.uk/mitigatingcircumstances

      * The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

      * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

      Modified on September 21, 2026