Course summary
The MSci in Biological Sciences (Wildlife Health Science) is an undergraduate integrated Master’s degree, the aim of which is to give you a thorough foundation in biosciences, with further specialisation into aspects of biology required by wild animal professionals. The overall aim of this course is to produce graduates with high levels of understanding about animal health that are able to apply that to wildlife health situations. The course follows the same path as the BSc Biological Sciences (WHS) for the first three years, diverging with a fourth year designed to offer a higher level of research training. This degree is delivered together with the Zoological Society of London.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- C302
- Institution code:
- R84
- Campus name:
- main site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - CCC - ABB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD
Access to HE Diploma - D: 15 credits M: 30 credits
Scottish Higher
Scottish Advanced Higher - AB - CC
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015) - B - C
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H2, H3, H3, H3, H3
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - M1, M2, M2 - M2, M2, M2
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.rvc.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/bsc-biological-science#tab-entry-requirements
Additional entry requirements
Health checks
Enrolment will be subject to passing an Occupational Health assessment.
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 7 | No less than 6.5 in each component is required |
Acceptable alternatives to IELTS can be found on our website:
https://www.rvc.ac.uk/study/international-students/english-language-requirements
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
EU | £26200* | Year 1 |
England | £9250* | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250* | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250* | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250* | Year 1 |
International | £26200* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
Royal Veterinary College, University of London
Royal College Street
Westminster
NW1 0TU