Royal Veterinary College University of London: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1075 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #419 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #82 of 163 | In the United Kingdom |
| #68 of 131 | In England |
| #16 of 35 | In London |
| #14 of 2,198 | For Veterinary |
| Top50% | For 98 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.rvc.ac.uk
- Acceptance rate
- 66%*
* The Royal Veterinary College University of London is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Research profile
Royal Veterinary College University of London has published 16,398 scientific papers with 481,097 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Genetics, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Pathology, Biochemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, and Engineering.
Royal Veterinary College University of London majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 122 | 1617 |
| 1994 | 143 | 1673 |
| 1995 | 157 | 1815 |
| 1996 | 163 | 2058 |
| 1997 | 165 | 2036 |
| 1998 | 166 | 2451 |
| 1999 | 189 | 2495 |
| 2000 | 177 | 3028 |
| 2001 | 200 | 3370 |
| 2002 | 194 | 3860 |
| 2003 | 197 | 4634 |
| 2004 | 262 | 5342 |
| 2005 | 236 | 5248 |
| 2006 | 286 | 6461 |
| 2007 | 326 | 7358 |
| 2008 | 392 | 8363 |
| 2009 | 446 | 9157 |
| 2010 | 470 | 11279 |
| 2011 | 433 | 12508 |
| 2012 | 482 | 14355 |
| 2013 | 516 | 16205 |
| 2014 | 506 | 16959 |
| 2015 | 616 | 17721 |
| 2016 | 564 | 18191 |
| 2017 | 554 | 19972 |
| 2018 | 641 | 22223 |
| 2019 | 658 | 24092 |
| 2020 | 746 | 33894 |
| 2021 | 769 | 38830 |
| 2022 | 636 | 37069 |
| 2023 | 763 | 36788 |
| 2024 | 597 | 34860 |
| 2025 | 572 | 31919 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Royal Veterinary College University of London gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Annual Tuition Cost (GBP) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine | £28,700 |
| Bachelor of Veterinary Science | £28,700 |
| Master of Science in Veterinary Epidemiology and Public Health | £14,500 |
| Master of Science in Wild Animal Biology | £14,500 |
| Master of Science in Veterinary Education | £14,500 |
| Doctor of Veterinary Medicine | £34,000 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Royal Veterinary College University of London.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | No | No | No |
| Economics | No | No | No |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | No | No | No |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | No | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | No | Yes | Yes |
Notable alumni
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Robert Pope
- Occupations
- veterinarianathletics competitor
- Biography
-
Robert Pope is a British veterinarian, athlete, author and charity fundraiser. He is an elite distance runner, with a number of successes at the marathon and ultramarathon distances. In 2016 he began a 422-day, 15,700-mile run comprising more than 4 complete crossings of the United States, and became the first person to trace the route run by Tom Hanks' fictional character in the film Forrest Gump. He has raised approaching £100,000 for the charities Peace Direct and the World Wildlife Fund.
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Rory Cowlam
- Occupations
- television presenterveterinarianwriter
- Biography
-
Rory Cowlam, otherwise known as Rory the Vet, is a British veterinary surgeon, writer and television personality, who rose to prominence through the CBBC documentary series The Pets Factor. He currently works as a vet in South London and is a co-founder of veterinary app VidiVet alongside his media career. In August 2020 his autobiography, “The Secret Life of A Vet”, was released, in which he shines a light on mental health in the veterinary profession. He is currently the resident vet for Blue Peter.
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Mary Brancker
- Occupations
- veterinarian
- Biography
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Winifred Mary Brancker was an English veterinary surgeon, best known as the first woman to become president of the British Veterinary Association since its foundation in 1881.
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Eric Robinson
- Occupations
- veterinarian
- Biography
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Eric Maxwell Robinson FRCVS was a South African veterinarian. He was born in Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England and came to Knysna, South Africa in 1901 to join his parents. He was the son of John Andrew Robinson MRCVS (Edinburgh 1885) (4 March 1864 – 3 September 1915).
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Sydney Dodd
- Occupations
- veterinarian
- Biography
-
Sydney Dodd, FRCVS, was a British veterinary surgeon and scientist. He contributed to the development of bacteriology and protozoology in England, South Africa and Australia. Dodd established a research station in Queensland that was to become the Animal Research Institute, and he was the first lecturer in veterinary bacteriology at the University of Sydney. He became one of the foremost bacteriologists in Australia.
General information
| Alternative names | RVC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1791 |
| Motto | Venienti Occurrite Morbo Confront disease at onset |
Location and contacts
| Address | The Royal Veterinary College, Royal College Street, London, NW1 0TU London, NW1 0TU United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| City population | 8,800,000 |
| Phone | +44 (20) 7468 5000 |
| Fax | +44 (20) 7388 2342 |