Biochemistry with Integrated Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Biochemistry with Integrated Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Gain insights into the intricate, elegant workings of the building blocks of life in Biochemistry at Royal Holloway, University of London.
The course provides a comprehensive coverage of the principles of biochemistry, and includes a range of options that span the spectrum from medically-oriented biochemistry, through biochemistry in plants, to industrial applications of biochemistry. Our flexible degree structure allows you to tailor your course to your own interests, even within the first year.
You’ll gain invaluable laboratory experience across all three years o...
Gain insights into the intricate, elegant workings of the building blocks of life in Biochemistry at Royal Holloway, University of London.<br/><br/>The course provides a comprehensive coverage of the principles of biochemistry, and includes a range of options that span the spectrum from medically-oriented biochemistry, through biochemistry in plants, to industrial applications of biochemistry. Our flexible degree structure allows you to tailor your course to your own interests, even within the first year.<br/><br/>You’ll gain invaluable laboratory experience across all three years of your degree. In year 3, you’ll complete an individual project, becoming part of our renowned research culture. 100% of our research impact in the Department of Biological Sciences was judged to be 4* and 3* world-leading and internationally excellent in terms of its originality, significance and rigour in the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF21). This places the department in the top 25% of departments nationally for research impact. Our low student-to-staff ratio maximises your contact time with our internationally respected and enthusiastic academics. Many of our former students have contributed to published scientific papers.<br/><br/>Our campus is close to several sites of national scientific importance, including Windsor Great Park and the Millennium Seed Bank, while our on-site glasshouses, marine and freshwater aquaria and plant and animal cell culture facilities provide opportunities for rewarding independent study.<br/><br/>The skills and experience you’ll gain studying Biochemistry will make you an attractive prospect to employers. A combination of laboratory experience, ground-breaking research and a wide range of additional skills and competencies have helped our graduates find work in fields from forensic medicine to biotechnology. Pursue your passion for the fascinating principles of biochemistry and graduate with the skills and qualifications you need to find success in your chosen field.<br/><br/>We sometimes make changes to our courses to improve your experience. If this happens, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C70F
Institution Code
R72
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
C,C,C,C,C
including C in Biology
Access to HE Diploma
Not Accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
24
24 points overall including 4 in Biology at Higher Level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMM
Merit, Merit, Merit in Applied Science or Health and Social Care
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H4,H4,H4,H4,H4
H4,H4,H4,H4,H4 including H4 in Biology
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MM
Merit, Merit plus A-Level Biology with grade C
Scottish Advanced Higher
C,C,C
including C in Biology
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
M
Merit plus A-Level grades CC including C in Biology
A level
C,C,C
C,C,D
including C in A-level Biology
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Requirements are as for A-levels where one non-subject-specified A-level can be replaced by the same grade in the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Level Core.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £29,900 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |





































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