Skip to main content

Biological Sciences

Site search

News

Research outlines a less restrictive alternative to ‘keto’ diets for the dietary management of epilepsy

New research at Royal Holloway has identified that decanoic acid mimics changes in the brain during a strict ketogenic diet, to increase the expression of many genes involved in energy metabolism.

News

Academic named as Distinguished Researcher in plant biology

Professor Alessandra Devoto from the Department of Biological Sciences has been named one of 25 Inspiring Women in Plant Biology as a Distinguished Researcher.

News

Department of Biological Sciences Wins Silver Athena Swan Award

The Athena Swan Silver Award recognises the Department’s commitment to gender equality and inclusive working practices

About us

Key contacts and general information

Studying here

Study our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes taught by our world-leading academic staff

Research

Explore our diverse and exciting pure and applied research

Your future career

Discover the many different career paths a degree in Biological Sciences from Royal Holloway can lead on to

Professor in Evolutionary Ecology & Conservation

Professor Mark Brown

“Biology helps us understand the world around us”
Contact information and staff directory

Follow us

3rd

in the UK for graduates in employment or further study within 15 months of graduating.

Source: The Guardian University Guide, 2022

100%

of Biological Sciences research impact rated world leading or internationally excellent.

Source: Research Excellence Framework, 2021

7th

for Animal Science

Source: The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2023

Find your course

Browse all

  • Biology

    3 years full time

    BSc C100

    Biological Sciences

  • Medical Biochemistry

    3 years full time

    BSc C741

    Biological Sciences

  • Ecology and Conservation with a Year in Industry

    4 years full time

    BSc C151

    Biological Sciences

  • Biochemistry with a Year in Industry

    4 years full time

    BSc C702

    Biological Sciences

  • Biomedical Sciences

    3 years full time

    BSc B990

    Biological Sciences

  • BSc Biology with Integrated Foundation Year

    4 years full time

    C10F

    Biological Sciences

  • Biomedical Sciences with a Year in Industry

    4 years full time

    BSc B991

    Biological Sciences

  • Zoology with a Year in Industry

    4 years full time

    BSc C302

    Biological Sciences

  • Ecology and Conservation

    3 years full time

    BSc C150

    Biological Sciences

  • Zoology

    3 years full time

    BSc C300

    Biological Sciences

  • Medical Biochemistry with a Year in Industry

    4 years full time

    BSc C742

    Biological Sciences

  • BSc Biomedical Sciences with Integrated Foundation Year

    4 years full time

    B99F

    Biological Sciences

  • Genetics with a Year in Industry

    4 years full time

    BSc C401

    Biological Sciences

  • Biology with a Year in Industry

    4 years full time

    BSc C102

    Biological Sciences

  • Biochemistry

    3 years full time

    BSc C700

    Biological Sciences

  • Genetics

    3 years full time

    BSc C400

    Biological Sciences

  • Biological Sciences PhD

    4 years full time

    PhD

    Biological Sciences

  • Biological Sciences MPhil

    2 years full time

    MPhil

    Biological Sciences

  • Biological Sciences PhD

    4 years full time

    PhD

    Biological Sciences

  • Biological Sciences

    1 year full time

    MSc by Research

    Biological Sciences

  • Biological Sciences

    1 year full time

    MSc by Research

    Biological Sciences

  • Biological Sciences MPhil

    2 years full time

    MPhil

    Biological Sciences

    • More about Biological Sciences

  • News

    Find out the latest news

  • Resources & Events for Schools

    Find out about our A-Level learning resources, how to organise school visits and talks, and how your schools can get involved in biodiversity projects

  • Events

    Find out more about our departmental events.

  • Our research themes

    Explore our internationally-renowned department with specialist staff and breakthrough research