Study Biochemistry with Integrated Foundation Year at Royal Holloway, University of London in the UK, Biological Sciences

About this course

About this course
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Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Gain insights into the intricate, elegant workings of the building blocks of life in Biochemistry at Royal Holloway, University of London.The course provides a comprehensive coverage of the principles of biochemistry, and includes a range of options that span the spectrum from medically-oriented biochemistry, through biochemistry in plants, to industrial applications of biochemistry. Our flexible degree structure allows you to tailor your course to your own interests, even within the first year.You’ll gain invaluable laboratory experience across all three years of your degree. In year 3, you’ll complete an individual project, becoming part of our renowned research culture. 100% of our research impact in the Department of Biological Sciences was judged to be 4* and 3* world-leading and internationally excellent in terms of its originality, significance and rigour in the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF21). This places the department in the top 25% of departments nationally for research impact. Our low student-to-staff ratio maximises your contact time with our internationally respected and enthusiastic academics. Many of our former students have contributed to published scientific papers.Our campus is close to several sites of national scientific importance, including Windsor Great Park and the Millennium Seed Bank, while our on-site glasshouses, marine and freshwater aquaria and plant and animal cell culture facilities provide opportunities for rewarding independent study.The skills and experience you’ll gain studying Biochemistry will make you an attractive prospect to employers. A combination of laboratory experience, ground-breaking research and a wide range of additional skills and competencies have helped our graduates find work in fields from forensic medicine to biotechnology. Pursue your passion for the fascinating principles of biochemistry and graduate with the skills and qualifications you need to find success in your chosen field.We sometimes make changes to our courses to improve your experience. If this happens, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.

Which department am I in?

Biological Sciences

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

£29,900.00 (US$ 38,614) per year

Living costs: £8,000 to £12,000 for a single person on campus, per academic year, to cover accommodation, food, personal expenses, study related costs and some limited travelling.

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Main Site

Royal Holloway, University Of London,

Egham Hill,

Egham,

Surrey,

TW20 0EX, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants are required to have A-level Biology and must also have achieved a minimum of grade 4 (C) in both English Language and Mathematics at GCSE (or equivalent). T-level qualifications are accepted for admission to undergraduate courses, with grades considered equivalent to standard A-level requirements as follows: AAA* corresponds to Distinction (A* in the core component and Distinction in the occupational specialism), AAA to Distinction, BBB to Merit, CCC to Pass (with at least a C in the core), and DDD to Pass (with a D or E in the core). Where a course specifies subject-specific A-level requirements, applicants offering T-levels may also be required to present the relevant A-level subject alongside their T-level qualification.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.