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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C40F

Genetics with Integrated Foundation Year

Royal Holloway, University of London
Egham, England
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4 yearsDuration
£29,900Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
89%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Genetics with Integrated Foundation Year at Royal Holloway, University of London is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding living systems. Based in Egham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Build your future in human health and disease with our BSc Genetics with Integrated Foundation Year. Join the Integrated Foundation Year to boost your skills and prepare for a degree focused on health, diagnostics, medical research and beyond. To gain a profound understanding of how living things function, grow and reproduce we must refine our focus to the molecular level. International tuition fees are £29,900 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 92% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundation Year Biology
Chemistry for Life Sciences
Introduction to Genetics
Molecular and Cell Biology
Genetics and Evolution
Laboratory Skills and Bioinformatics
Developmental Biology and Gene Expression
Research Project in Genetics
UCAS Code:C40F
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CCC - CCD

including C in A-level Biology

International Baccalaureate

24 points

24 points overall including 4 in Biology at Higher Level

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.5665.5
PTE Academic61

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£29,900

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£119,600

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Royal Holloway, University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£26,000£28,000
3 years£21,000£26,500£32,500
5 years£26,500£33,000£44,000

UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 22% above UK average salary
This course
£33,000
UK average
£27,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH03-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

59%Working
11%Studying
12%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
44%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject area average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
89%
Learning opportunities
88%
Assessment and feedback
78%
Academic support
92%
Organisation and management
91%
Learning resources
87%
Student voice
83%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Subject-group average for this provider

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About Royal Holloway, University of London

Royal Holloway, University of London offers Genetics with Integrated Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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