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Master in Science (with Honours) – MSci (Hon)

Applied Biological Research

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Applied Biological Research course at Royal Veterinary College, University of London.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

C,C,C

EITHER: ABB including Biology or Chemistry at grade A OR: 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.

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year (provisional)
Scotland£9,535 per year (provisional)
Wales£9,535 per year (provisional)
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year (provisional)
Channel Islands£9,535 per year (provisional)
EU£26,200 per year (provisional)
International£26,200 per year (provisional)

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: C103

Here's what Royal Veterinary College, University of London says about its Applied Biological Research course.

The MSci in Applied Biological Research is an undergraduate, integrated master’s degree with an industry placement in the fourth year, the aim of which is to prepare you for a PhD or a career in an industrial or academic research environment, with a focus on human and veterinary medicine, prevention and treatment.

This programme has received Advanced Accreditation from 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.

Source: Royal Veterinary College, University of London

Course details

Qualification

Master in Science (with Honours) – MSci (Hon)

Department

Royal Veterinary College

Location

main site | London

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Biological sciences

Start date

21 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Royal Veterinary College, University of London reviews

(4.5)
Based on 35 reviews from Royal Veterinary College, University of London's students and alumni
5 star
68%
4 star
18%
3 star
12%
2 star
3%
1 star
0%
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2nd year student

Lots of opportunities to work and earn money around the degree. Staff also provide great advice for career prospects.

(5)

1 year ago

2nd year student

Plenty of people to talk to and areas for quiet study

(5)

1 year ago

2nd year student

From other students I hear the staff are really helpful. I have never used this yet.

(5)

1 year ago

2nd year student

CV advice Degree feedback

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1 year ago

2nd year student

Could do with some updates in some areas but very minor. Lecter recording and screens work well. And uni is extremely comfortable for students to study.

(4)

1 year ago

2nd year student

Good layout and support Interesting lectures staff Assignments are managed and provided with adequate time frame

(5)

1 year ago

National Student Survey (NSS) scores

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from Royal Veterinary College, University of London students who took the Applied Biological Research course - or another course in the same subject area.

Biosciences (non-specific)

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

80%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

85%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

80%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

90%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

85%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

80%

low

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

95%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

90%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

75%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

65%

low

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

84%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

55%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

40%

low

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

70%

low

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

90%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

85%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

55%

low

How well organised is your course?

70%

low

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

89%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

95%

high

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

89%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

40%

low

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

85%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

65%

low

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

68%

low

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

89%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

85%

med

Student information

See who's studying at Royal Veterinary College, University of London. These students are taking Applied Biological Research or another course from the same subject area.

Biological sciences
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female76%Male24%
Where students come from
International20%UK80%
Student performance
2:1 or above72%
Number of students110
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
BiologyC
ChemistryB
MathematicsB
PsychologyB
PhysicsC
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about Royal Veterinary College, University of London graduates who took Applied Biological Research - or another course in the same subject area.

Biosciences (non-specific)

Graduate statistics

60%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

85%

In work, study or other activity

65%

Say it fits with future plans

45%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

20%

Animal care and control services

20%

Science, engineering and technology associate professionals

10%

Artistic, literary and media occupations

5%

Finance Professionals

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from Royal Veterinary College, University of London graduates who took Applied Biological Research - or another course in the same subject area.

Biosciences

Earnings

£26.1k

First year after graduation

£27.4k

Third year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Applied Biological Research.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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