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Foundation of Genetics with Integrated Foundation Year

Egham, United Kingdom
4 years
English
On campus
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Royal Holloway, University of London campus

About the program

Bachelor of Science in Genetics with Integrated Foundation Year is a 4-year full-time undergraduate (integrated foundation year) course in Biological Sciences taught at the Egham campus of Royal Holloway.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights: no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop age-appropriate academic
communication and problem-solving skills through Genetics with Integrated Foundation Year. Learning areas reflected in the supplied curriculum include 4-year full-time degree and A foundation year leads into the degree.

Career outcomes

Medicine
food production
environmental management

Curriculum

4-year full-time degree. A foundation year (modules such as Foundation Mathematics for Life Scientists and Global and Planetary Health) leads into the degree. First-year core modules include Becoming a Bioscientist
Cell Biology and the Origin of Life and Genetics. Later years add Cell Dynamics: Division and Movement and Applications of Molecular Genetics in Biology. Optional choices include Microbiology. A final-stage individual research project is included.

Entry requirements

Academic

A Levels: CCC-CCD. This course is suitable for non-standard entrants
including mature returners to study with Science qualifications below the standard required for entry to a degree. Required subjects: Biology A-level. We require English Language and Mathematics GCSE at grade 4(C). International qualification or degree equivalents by country are listed on the course page
A levels CCC-CCD for most (e.g. Psychology
Law); international qualifications by country via the course page; open to international students who meet the English requirement

Accepted academic background

Secondary / high-school qualifications (A levels, IB, or the country-specific equivalent listed on each course page); applicants who do not meet the English requirement are directed to the Study Group International Foundation Year (staged separately)

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 88
Duolingo 120
PTE Academic 67
IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Proof of Identity
Application Form

How to apply

Review the program admission requirements. Prepare academic transcripts and supporting documents. Complete the institution application form. Submit proof of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£27,900 GBP
Application fee	_
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Egham
Faculty or school	School of Life Sciences and the Environment
Department	Biological Sciences
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	_
Scholarship note	Royal Holloway, University of London scholarship or tuition-support opportunities may vary by program, intake and applicant eligibility. Review current award conditions before applying.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
13 Jan 2027
61 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.