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Foundation of Biology

Royal Holloway, University of London

  • Egham, United Kingdom
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Foundation

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Royal Holloway, University of London campus

About the program

A 4-year doctoral programme in Biology at Memorial University.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (0 year): no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Learners studying Biology can develop the ability to apply core scientific or quantitative methods
  • Interpret evidence
  • Test hypotheses and present results with appropriate limitations
  • And conduct and communicate an original research project where this is a research doctorate. These are indicative learning goals
  • Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

  • Laboratory Technician
  • Research Assistant
  • Biotechnology Specialist

Curriculum

  • Courses
  • A comprehensive examination and a thesis with defence
  • The page gives no further detail.

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.

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

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Graduation certificate when applicable
  • Passport copy
  • English proficiency evidence
  • Financial documentation
  • Program-specific supporting materials when required.

How to apply

  1. Check the course entry requirements and the UCAS equal-consideration deadline of 13 January 2027 (international applications are considered until 30 June 2027 if places remain) at official website 2. Apply through UCAS with Royal Holloway's institution code R72 and the course's UCAS code. Send a transcript or certificate if the Admissions Office asks (A level
  2. BTEC and IB results are verified through UCAS). No portfolio is required as standard. Reply to your offers by the UCAS deadline and apply for halls when accommodation applications open.

Other costs

Tuition per year£27,900 GBP
Application fee£75 GBP
Deposit£3,000 GBP

Program details

CampusEgham
Faculty or schoolSchool of Life Sciences and the Environment
DepartmentBiological Sciences
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value480
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0 year
Scholarship noteRoyal 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

    13 Jan 2027

    61 days left

Scholarships

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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.