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Royal Holloway, University of London

Molecular Biology With A Year In Industry Bsc in Royal Holloway, University of London

  • Duration : 4 Years
  • Intake : September
  • Level : Undergraduate
  • Tuition & fees : £ 20,900 Per Year
  • IELTS : 6.5
  • TOEFL : 0
  • PTE : 61


About Molecular Biology With A Year In Industry Bsc in Royal Holloway, University of London

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 Molecular Biology 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 4 you can further specialise with a selection of optional modules including Evolution, Developmental Biology, Climate Change and Cell and Molecular Neuroscience.

You’ll study at our state-of-the-art Department of Biological Sciences, where a recent £16 million investment has helped to provide specialist equipment for mass spectrometry, bioinformatics and gene and protein sequencing. Gain laboratory experience across the four years, joining our renowned research culture in year four as you complete your individual research project alongside our expert academics. The Department of Biological Sciences was ranked 25th in the UK for influential research output by the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014.

Develop your interest in Molecular Biology and you’ll graduate with a range of transferrable skills that will make you an attractive prospect to employers in a variety of fields. Department of Biological Sciences graduates have gone on to find careers in fields including forensic medicine, medical research and pharmaceuticals, and Molecular Biology will give you a robust skillset to take into your chosen career.

Our year in industry degrees are highly valued by employers and they give you the chance to gain first-hand experience of the world of work and to apply your learning to real-world scenarios. Your year in industry will start at the end of year 2.

  • Develop practical laboratory and data handling skills.
  • Examine the life cycle of flowering plants, their evolution, developmental and functional biology.
  • Learn how biological and ecological principles can help develop sustainable solutions to 21st-century problems.
  • Join a close-knit and supportive learning community with a high staff-to-student ratio.

Your future career

Molecular Biology at Royal Holloway, University of London gives you a range of skills and experience needed to make you an employable candidate in a range of different fields. Your laboratory experience and independent research coupled with the diverse skillset you’ll develop make you an attractive prospect to employers in sectors from medicine to food production and environmental management. 

Our close-knit graduate network means that alumni visit regularly to share their knowledge and experience with current students, helping you to prepare for a career in your chosen field. 96% of School of Biological Sciences graduates go on to work or further education within six months of graduating (DLHE, 2018).

Academic qualification equivalents

  • Achieve a grade of 75% overall in your Higher Secondary School Certificate with a grade 85% in any subject specified above

English language requirements (one of the below):

  • IELTS          :      6.5 overall, with no subscore lower than 5.5.      
  • PTE             :      61 overall. No subscore lower than 51.

Royal Holloway, University of London Highlights

Type of university Public
Establishment Year 1849
Campus Setting Urban
Location Egham, Surrey, England
Total Number of Students Enrolled (December 2019) 10,593
Total Number of Undergraduate Students Enrolled 8,393
Total Number of Graduate Students Enrolled 2200
Number of International Students 2,086
Type of Programs Undergraduate, graduate, graduate-research
Mode of Application Online
Financial aid Scholarships/ Loans/ Work-Study


The cost of attendance for international students for 2020-21 sessions is tabulated below:Royal Holloway, University of London The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

Expenditure Item Amount (per year)
Tuition 15,900 - 22,600 GBP
Living cost 8,000 - 12,000 GBP
Accommodation 3,575- 8,680 GBP
Food 40-60 per week GBP
Social life 50 per week GBP
Transport 760 GBP
Books 300- 450 GBP

The tuition fee for undergraduate and graduate students varies from program to program. Some programs and respective tuition fee are tabulated below:

Undergraduate programs

Name of Program Tuition Fee for international students
Business and Management 18,800 GBP
Engineering 21,400 GBP
Law 17,700 GBP
Computer Science 21,400 GBP
Economics 18,800 GBP

Graduate programs

Name of Program Tuition Fee for international students
Business and Management 19,000 GBP
Engineering 19,000 GBP
Law 17,900 GBP
Psychology 19,000 GBP
English 17,900 GBP
Drama, Theater and Dance 21,000 GBP
Information Security 21,000 GBP

Know more about Studying in UK

Tuition Fees in UK (1st Year Average) MS: £17276 | MBA: £17276 | BE/Btech: £16632 | BBA: £15130 | BSc: £16632 | MFin: £19000 | MA: £15560 | MIM: £18241 | MEM: £16950 | MArch: £14271 | BHM: £12662 | MIS: £15344 | MEng: £12876 | MBBS: £28865| MPharm: £15452
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in UK £850 to £1,050 a month
Entrance Exams in UK TOEFL: 88 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 59 | GMAT: 590
Work and Study in UK Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in UK 2 Year after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in UK £348
Student Visa in UK Your nationality, duration of your stay and purpose of your stay are the three essential factors for UK visa. For Non-EU students UK visa is mandatory.
Intakes in UK There are mainly two intakes in UK: January/February & September/October.
Top Job Sectors in UK IT Engineering, Product Design, Mobile Development, Designers, Logistics, etc.
Economy in UK Growth Rate: 1.3% (2018) 1.4% (2019) 1.4% (2020e), 6th Largest Economy in the World by Nominal
Fees components - (1st year Fees and expense)

Tuition & fees :

£ 20,900

Total

£ 20,900