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International Foundation Year in Sciences Life Sciences and the Environment (2 Semesters), Leading to Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Medical Biochemistry with a Year in Industry Study Group - Royal Holloway University of London International Study Centre, UK
GBP 18750
Annual Tuition Fee
Free
Application Fee
57 months
Duration
5
IELTS
55%
Min GPA
Program Overview
International Foundation Year in Sciences Life Sciences and the Environment
The international Foundation Year in Sciences Life Sciences and the Environment is designed to prepare you for the first year of your undergraduate degree at Royal Holloway. This is a fast-paced, three-term foundation programme, specifically designed for international students interested in beginning their international education journey.
What you will study
The programme consists of core and optional modules. Core modules will improve your academic and English language skills, and optional modules will teach you more about your chosen progression degree.
Once you have successfully completed your International Foundation Year and achieved the required progression grades, you will be well-equipped to start your undergraduate degree at Royal Holloway.
Leading to: Medical Biochemistry with a Year in Industry BSc (Hons)
All living things function and operate as a result of chemical processes. Medical Biochemistry at Royal Holloway, University of London helps to provide an understanding of these essential chemical processes, exploring the molecular basis of disease.
Pursue your passion for Medical Biochemistry at Royal Holloway and work towards joining the ranks of scientists striving to develop new methods of disease prevention and treatment.
You’ll study in our state-of-the-art Department of Biological Sciences, featuring cutting-edge technology including mass spectrometry, bioinformatics and gene and protein sequencing equipment.
The flexible degree course lets you tailor your learning in years 2 and 4, selecting from a variety of optional courses ranging from Microbiology to Pharmacology and Toxicology and Biology of Parasitic Diseases to Molecular and Medical Microbiology.
Learn how to make clinical diagnoses of diseases in a course taught by health professionals from local hospitals, and become a part of our renowned research culture in your year 4 lab-based independent research project. Many of our former students have contributed to published scientific papers. 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.
The skills and experience you’ll gain as a Medical Biochemistry student will make you a highly attractive candidate to employers in a variety of sectors. You’ll gain laboratory experience across all three years and receive a grounding in physiology, genetics and microbiology as well as biochemistry for medicine. Our alumni have gone on to careers in fields including forensic medicine, biotechnology and medical research.
Our year in industry degrees are highly valued by employers and they give you the chance to gain first-hand experience of the world of work and to apply your learning to real-world scenarios. Your year in industry will start at the end of year 2.
- Gain Laboratory experience across all three years of study
- Learn how to make clinical diagnosis of diseases from health professionals from local hospitals
- Understand the importance of biochemistry in medicine
- Develop your knowledge of fundamental biochemistry, physiology, cell biology and genetics
- Join a close-knit and supportive learning community with a high staff-to-student ratio.
From time to time, we make changes to our courses to improve the student and learning experience. If we make a significant change to your chosen course, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.
Additional Information
Program Level Undergraduate Pathway
College/University Processing Time 7 Days
Program Format Full-Time
Post-Study Work Visa (PSWV)
General Admission Requirement
Academic Requirement
- Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.
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