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IB requirements at the Royal Veterinary College
By Michael Thompson - Head of Teaching Excellence; 15 years as an IB Coordinator
Data checked 6 October 2026
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Published IB offers by course
As published for the 2026 entry cycle. Offers vary by course and year - always confirm on the course page.
| Course | IB offer | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Medicine with Intercalated BSc YearHigher Level Biology, Chemistry and a third subject of your choice (the same standard offer as Veterinary Medicine, BVetMed). The RVC bases its IB offer on subject grades rather than a points total. | 6,6,6 at HL | Higher Level Biology, Chemistry and a third subject of your choice (the same standard offer as Veterinary Medicine, BVetMed). The RVC bases its IB offer on subject grades rather than a points total. |
| Biological Science (Wildlife Health Science)Either 6,5,5 at Higher Level with Biology or Chemistry at grade 6, or 5,5,5 at Higher Level including Biology or Chemistry, another science from Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Maths, and one other subject. The RVC bases its IB offer on subject grades rather than a points total. | 6,5,5 or 5,5,5 at HL | Either 6,5,5 at Higher Level with Biology or Chemistry at grade 6, or 5,5,5 at Higher Level including Biology or Chemistry, another science from Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Maths, and one other subject. The RVC bases its IB offer on subject grades rather than a points total. |
Worth knowing
- The RVC sets its IB offers as Higher Level grades rather than a points total: Veterinary Medicine asks for 6,6,6 at Higher Level including Biology and Chemistry.
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Sources
- rvc.ac.ukUniversity website for application route and context.
- wikidata.orgFounding year, student numbers and institution type (Wikidata, CC0).
- rvc.ac.ukVeterinary Medicine (BVetMed) IB requirement: 666 at Higher Level including Biology and Chemistry, based on subject grades rather than a points total. The intercalated degree (D101) has the same standard entry requirements.
- rvc.ac.ukWildlife Health Sciences IB requirement: 655 at Higher Level (Biology or Chemistry at 6) or 555 at Higher Level with the listed sciences.