Study Genetics with a Year in Industry at Royal Holloway, University of London in the UK, Biological Sciences

Genetics with a Year in Industry

UK

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What will I learn?

To gain a profound understanding of how living things function, grow and reproduce we must refine our focus to the molecular level. Studying Genetics at Royal Holloway, University of London will give you an insight into the molecular mechanisms that control all life processes on Earth.Our flexible degree structure allows you to tailor your course to your own interests, even within the first year. In years 2 and 4 you can further specialise with a selection of optional modules including Evolution, Developmental Biology, Climate Change and Cell and Molecular Neuroscience.You’ll study at our state-of-the-art Department of Biological Sciences, where we have specialist equipment for mass spectrometry, bioinformatics and gene and protein sequencing. Gain laboratory experience across the four years, joining our renowned research culture in year four as you complete your individual research project alongside our expert academics. 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.Duration: 4 years full time

Which department am I in?

Biological Sciences

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£27,900.00 (US$ 36,031) per year
Placement Year Fee: 20 Percentage of your Annual Tuition fee

This is a fixed fee

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Start date

September 2027

Venue

Royal Holloway, University of London

Royal Holloway, University of London Egham Hill,

Egham,

Surrey,

TW20 0EX, SOUTHERN ENGLAND, United Kingdom

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£29,900.00 (US$ 38,614) per year
Founder’s - Accommodation Type - Catered, Single and Shared Rooms Shared Bathroom and Kitchen, Single Gender Corridors- From £5,196.65

This is a fixed fee

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

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Royal Holloway, University of London

Royal Holloway, University of London Egham Hill,

Egham,

Surrey,

TW20 0EX, SOUTHERN ENGLAND, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A Levels: BBB-BBCRequired subjects:Including Biology plus another science from either Chemistry, Maths or Physics Biology and Chemistry. A Pass is required in the practical element of all Science A-levels taken.At least five GCSEs at grade A*-C or 9-4 including English and Mathematics.IB - 5,5,5 at Higher Level including Higher Level Biology and either Chemistry, Maths or Physics, with a minimum of 32 points overall.

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

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About Royal Holloway

Royal Holloway is a research-driven university with an international outlook and a close-knit community at its Surrey and central London campuses.

  • Many departments ranked top 20 (Times University Guide 2025)
  • Research is top 25 per cent in the UK (THE, REF2021)
  • Close-knit, friendly, safe community campus
  • Egham campus 7 miles from Heathrow, 19 miles from London

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