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UndergraduateMaster of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C105

Applied Biological Research with Placement Year

Royal Veterinary College, University of London
London, England
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5 yearsDuration
£26,200Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
84%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The Msci (Hon) Applied Biological Research with Placement Year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding living systems. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 5-year full-time structure. 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. In addition to the the four-year MSci course, you will undertake a placement year, usually in your third year, to develop work place skills and industry expertise. This programme has received Advanced Accreditation from the Royal Society of Biology following an independent and rig... International tuition fees are £26,200 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 97% student satisfaction rating, a 80% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Molecular and Cellular Biology
Biochemistry and Metabolic Pathways
Genetics and Genomics
Physiology of Human and Animal Systems
Research Methods and Scientific Writing
Applied Microbiology and Immunology
Pharmacology and Drug Development
Advanced Topics in Biological Research
UCAS Code:C105
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CCC - ABB

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.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£26,200

per year

Total Course Cost (5 years)£131,000

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Royal Veterinary College, University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£28,000£30,000

UK subject average: £26,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH03-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

45%Working
30%Studying
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
84%
Learning opportunities
85%
Assessment and feedback
63%
Academic support
88%
Organisation and management
63%
Learning resources
92%
Student voice
63%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Royal Veterinary College, University of London

Royal Veterinary College, University of London offers Applied Biological Research with Placement Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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