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PostgraduateMSc

Biological Sciences

Royal Holloway, University of London
Egham, England
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1 yearDuration
£29,700Per Year (Intl)
£5,006Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Royal Holloway, University of London, the MSc Biological Sciences provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in engineering and technology. Based in Egham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Refine your research skills and develop advanced scientific and technical expertise with a one-year Masters by Research programme in Biological Sciences. Choose your preferred research area from Biomedical Sciences, Plant Molecular Sciences and Ecology, Evolution and Behaviour to learn alongside academic staff working at the frontiers of knowledge in their particular fields. You’ll contribute to a renowned research culture, with Royal Holloway, University of London School of Biological Sciences ranked 25th in the UK for influential research output by the Research Excellence Framework (REF) ... International tuition fees are £29,700 per year, home/UK fees are £5,006 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 £41,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Research Methods in Biological Sciences
Biomedical Sciences Research Project
Plant Molecular Sciences Research Project
Ecology
Evolution and Behaviour Research Project
Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
Research Design and Statistical Analysis
Scientific Communication and Professional Development
Independent Research Dissertation
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.575.5
PTE Academic61

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£29,700

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£29,700

Home Student Fee

£5,006

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

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

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

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About Royal Holloway, University of London

Royal Holloway, University of London offers Biological Sciences as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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