PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Biological Sciences

Name: Biological Sciences
Price: 29700 GBP
Availability: InStock

Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham, England

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4 yearsDuration

£29,700Per Year (Intl)

£5,006Home Fee

N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Royal Holloway, University of London, the PhD Biological Sciences provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in biological sciences. Based in Egham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time and part-time structure. Internationally recognised for the quality of teaching and world-leading research, the Department of Biological Sciences at Royal Holloway is a dynamic and friendly place to study. We currently admit around 180 undergraduate students each year and about 50-60 postgraduate research students across a wide variety of laboratory and field-based research training courses. As a vibrant scientific community, our research is grouped into three major areas: Biomedical Sciences, Plant Molecular Sciences, and Ecology Evolution and Behaviour. 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 £26,500 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 Specialisation

Plant Molecular Sciences and Biotechnology

Ecology

Evolution and Behaviour

Systems and Synthetic Biology

Gene and Cell Therapy Techniques

Research Communication and Professional Practice

Doctoral Research Project

Academic Year:2025-26 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement

2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6.5	5.5	5.5	7	5.5
PTE Academic	61	—	—	—	—

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£29,700

per year

Total Course Cost (48 months)£118,800

Home Student Fee

£5,006

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees & funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

59%Working

11%Studying

12%Work & Study

6%Seeking Work

44%Professional Jobs

Official Data

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