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Biology provides insights into our natural environment, revealing how plants and animals coexist, how species evolve and adapt, and humanity's place within ecosystems. At Royal Holloway, University of London, our Biology program offers comprehensive knowledge about organism structures, functions, evolutionary processes, biodiversity, and ecological relationships.
The program features adaptable coursework that lets students customize their studies from the first year onward. Core curriculum covers cellular biology, genetics, evolutionary theory, data analysis, and botany, with optional modules spanning molecular, organismal, and ecological studies.
This four-year program emphasizes hands-on learning. Initial years combine lab work with field studies, while the final year includes a research project under faculty guidance. Students can explore biomedical, environmental, microbial, or botanical topics using laboratory, fieldwork, or computational methods.
Duration: 4 years full time