Overview
Our flexible degree structure allows you to tailor your course to your own interests, even within the first year.
The skills and experience you’ll gain studying Biochemistry will make you an attractive prospect to employers.
A combination of laboratory experience, ground-breaking research and a wide range of additional skills and competencies have helped our graduates find work in fields from forensic medicine to biotechnology.
Pursue your passion for the fascinating principles of biochemistry and graduate with the skills and qualifications you need to find success in your chosen field.
Your future career
Study Biochemistry at Royal Holloway University of London and gain the skills and experience you need to move into the workplace.
You’ll gain invaluable laboratory experience throughout the duration of your studies and you can choose to complete a lab-based research project in your third year, helping to develop the transferrable skills employers look for in successful candidates.
Royal Holloway Biological Sciences alumni have gone on to careers in sectors including medical research, forensic science, clinical trials coordination and biotechnology.
Accreditation
This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Becoming a Bioscientist
- Cell Biology and Evolution
- Genetics
- Chemistry of Life
- Fundamental Biochemistry
- Protein Biochemistry and Enzymology
- Bioenergetics and Metabolism
- Protein Structure and Function
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Chemistry Biology Biochemistry View 678 other Bachelors in Biochemistry in United KingdomAcademic requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A Levels: ABB-BBB
- A-level Biology plus another Science from either Chemistry, Maths or Physics. A Pass is required 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.
- All teaching at Royal Holloway is in English. You will therefore need to have good enough written and spoken English to cope with your studies right from the start.
Tuition Fee
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International
25200 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25200 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
9250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for London
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.