Program Overview
The Biological Sciences Research at Royal Holloway University of London is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Biological Sciences Research programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 16,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,052 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Biological Sciences Research programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Experimental design
- Data analysis
- Quality assurance
- Use of bioinformatic tools
- Grant-writing
- Writing papers
- Communicating with the media
- Presenting at a conference.
- training in the key generic skills required to be a scientific researcher
- advanced training in a specialised branch of biological sciences research
- familiarity with a range of transferable, advanced research skills
- practice in communicating results of research both by oral presentation and by preparation of a draft scientific paper.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Entry criteria
Typically a UK Lower Second Class Honours degree (2:2), or equivalent, in biology, biochemistry or a related discipline. However individual supervisors might request a higher degree classification.
English language requirements
IELTS 6.5 overall with 7.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in all other subscores. For equivalencies
A successful applicant will usually have the following qualities:
- enthusiasm for their chosen discipline
- the ability to work both independently and in a team
- previous experience of working on a research project at undergraduate level is an advantage.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 16,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,052 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 16,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,052 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Royal Holloway University of London directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Royal Holloway and Bedford New College
Royal Holloway and Bedford New College
Runnymede, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months