About the course

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 3 you can further specialise with a selection of optional modules including Evolution, Developmental Biology, Climate Change and Cell and Molecular Neuroscience.

　　The Department of Biological Sciences has specialist equipment for mass spectrometry, bioinformatics and gene and protein sequencing. You'll gain laboratory experience across the three years, joining our renowned research culture in year three 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: 3 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: 3 Year(s)Fees: GB£75,600

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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