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PhD of Biological Sciences
Royal Holloway, University of London
- Egham, United Kingdom
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
A three-year BSc applying biology to health, Biotechnology, Conservation and sustainability, With an MBiol option.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply concepts and methods in Biological Sciences to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in and a final project.. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Hospitals
- Biotech companies (UK Biocentre
- Oxford Nanopore)
- Zoos and conservation trusts
- Bioscience
- Biotechnology and healthcare
- Environmental agencies and consultancies
Curriculum
- Year 1 builds a foundation in being a bioscientist with an optional residential field course. Year 2 deepens molecular biology
- Cell biology and genomes and adds computational skills. Year 3 (or 4 with placement) specialises
- With options from molecular biology of cancer to wildlife conservation
- And a final project.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Applicants should have
- Or expect to be awarded
- A First or Upper Second Class Honours Degree or MSc in an appropriate biological discipline.
Accepted academic background
Master's degree (or UK 2:1 bachelor with MRes route) in the subject or cognate field, Research proposal and supervisor usually required.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (Writing 7.0
- TOEFL iBT No subscore below 5.5)
- Duolingo TOEFL iBT 88 (Reading 18
- PTE Academic Listening 17
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Degree certificates
- Academic transcripts
- Passport copy
- English proficiency evidence
- Curriculum vitae
- Research proposal
- Academic references
- Supervisor information when required.
How to apply
- Contact the department's Postgraduate Lead with your research interests
- Qualifications and whether you are self-funded (official website 2. Staff reply with guidance. Secure a supervisor and prepare a research proposal if the department asks. Apply on the Royal Holloway applicant portal. Upload a brief research proposal if required
- English-language evidence if English is not your first language
- a CV showing publications or industry experience.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £30,900 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £75 GBP |
| Deposit | £3,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Egham |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Life Sciences and the Environment |
| Department | Biological Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 480 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Royal Holloway, University of London may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is £30,900 GBP per year. The application fee is £75 GBP. The deposit is £3,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £14,500 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (Writing 7.0, TOEFL iBT No subscore below 5.5), Duolingo TOEFL iBT 88 (Reading 18, PTE Academic Listening 17, IELTS Academic 6.5.