About the course

Gain a thorough grounding in the basis, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease by studying Biomedical Sciences at Royal Holloway, University of London.

　　This comprehensive course will prepare you to join the ranks of biomedical researchers at the forefront of human health investigation. You’ll study biochemistry, physiology, cell biology, molecular biology and genetics before choosing from a range of optional modules in years 2 and 3, allowing you to specialise and follow your own particular interests.

　　As a 2nd and 3rd-year student, you’ll receive specialist teaching from local health professionals, allowing you to learn more about subjects including neuroscience and clinical diagnosis of disease. You’ll have the option to embark on a lab-based individual research project in your 3rd year, joining a renowned research culture that has seen former students contribute to published scientific papers. 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.

　　You’ll benefit from facilities that include state-of-the-art equipment for bioinformatics, mass spectrometry and protein and gene sequencing, as well as our excellent imaging facilities, including confocal laser scanning microscopes for 3D live cell imaging.

　　Through your studies you will gain an impressive portfolio of transferable skills, making you an attractive prospect for potential employers. Invaluable lab experience, specialist learning and communication skills will help you to join our alumni in sectors including medical research, biotechnology and clinical trials coordination.

　　Duration: 4 years full time Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: GB£80,640

Intake	Location
Autumn (September), 2024	Egham
Autumn (September), 2025	Egham

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Royal Holloway

A Levels: ABB-BBB Required subjects: Biology and Chemistry, plus a pass 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. Where an applicant is taking the EPQ alongside A - levels, the EPQ will be taken into consideration and result in lower A-level grades being required. Socio - economic factors which may have impacted an applicant's education will be taken into consideration and alternative offers may be made to these applicants. International Baccalaureate - 5,5,5 at Higher Level including Higher Level Biology and Higher Level Chemistry, with a minimum of 32 points overall.

　　IELTS: 6.5 overall. No subscore lower than 5.5. TOEFL ib: 88 overall, with Reading 18 Listening 17

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 88.0

　　

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Royal Holloway. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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　　THE World ranking37th / 130

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