Overview

Pursue your passion for Medical Biochemistry at Royal Holloway and work towards joining the ranks of scientists striving to develop new methods of disease prevention and treatment.

You’ll study in our state-of-the-art School of Biological Sciences, featuring cutting-edge technology including mass spectrometry, bioinformatics and gene and protein sequencing equipment.

Career opportunities

The Medical Biochemistry programme at Royal Holloway University of London is geared towards making you an attractive candidate to potential employers in a wide range of sectors. You’ll graduate with extensive lab-based experience and a range of specialist knowledge and transferrable skills, undertaking an independent research project in year 3.

Our alumni go on to pursue careers in fields including medicine, forensic science, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. Our close-knit graduate network means that alumni regularly visit to share their knowledge and experience with current students, helping to better prepare you for a fulfilling career in your chosen field.

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Becoming a Bioscientist

Cell Biology and Evolution

Genetics

Chemistry of Life

Biochemistry

Protein Biochemistry and Enzymology
Molecular Biology

Pathophysiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-04 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

61

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Egham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biochemistry View 316 other Bachelors in Biochemistry in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

61

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Levels: ABB-BBB

Including 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.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

28900 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 28900 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

9535 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9535 GBP per year during 36 months.

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