Biomedical Sciences BSc at Royal Holloway, University of London

Gain a thorough grounding in the basis, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease by studying Biomedical Sciences at Royal Holloway, University of London. This comprehensive course will prepare you to join the ranks of biomedical researchers at the forefront of human health investigation. You’ll study biochemistry, physiology, cell biology, molecular biology and genetics before choosing from a range of optional modules in years 2 and 3, allowing you to specialise and follow your own particular interests.

Department: Biological Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years full time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Egham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Year 1: Becoming a Bioscientist, Cell Biology and the Origin of Life, Genetics, Chemistry of Life, Fundamental Biochemistry and others; Year 2: Human Physiology in Health and Disease, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Neuronal and Cellular Signalling, Pharmacology and Toxicology and others; Year 3: Individual Research Project, Molecular Basis of Inherited Disease. Optional modules: Year 2: Microbiology, Cell Dynamics: Division and Movement, Developmental Biology, Bioenergetics and Metabolism, Protein Structure and Function; Year 3: Nutrition and Medical Biochemistry, Molecular and Medical Microbiology, Applications of Genetic Engineering in Health and Disease, Cell and Molecular Biology of Cancer, Functional Genomics, Proteomics and Bioformatics and others.

Career pathways

Biomedical Sciences at Royal Holloway, University of London is structured to help students progress to further biomedical research. You’ll gain the invaluable skills and experience you need to work in a wide range of sectors, with a combination of lab experience and independent research making you an attractive prospect for potential employers.

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