Seminars and Interview Sessions

28/4 Monday

5:00PM - 6:00PM

Royal Holloway, University of London: Foundation Taster Class in Biology

Type: Virtual Taster Class (University)

Target: F.5 or Above

Location: Watch from Home

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Ranked the 34^th in the UK, Royal Holloway, University of London is a constituent college of University of London, with a 135-acre picturesque campus of in suburb of London. The University is strong for Music, Languages and Literature. Its Music department is one of the most established in the UK, and is currently ranked the 14^th in the world (QS 2024). Royal Holloway is also one of the few universities that offer Comparative Literature, while students from Creative Writing can study Drama as a joint-honours degree. Many of Royal Holloway’s graduates work in media corporations or become professional writers. Notable Hong Kong alumni include singer Karen Mok and acclaimed playwright Candace Chong Mui Ngam (works include theatre play Malcolm Struan Tonnochy documentary series Stories from Afar Series).

34^th

in UK University
Ranking

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The Departure of Computer Science offers
GCHQ-certified courses in Information Security

Performing Arts

the 14^th in the World
for Performing Arts ^{(QS 2024)}

3^rd

in
Creative Writing

4^th

in
Music

5^th

in Geography &
Environmental Sciences

10^th

in
Liberal Arts

11^th

in
Politics

12^th

in
French

18^th

in Psychology,
Media & Communication

24^th

in Computer
Science

28^th

in
English

29^th

in
History

31^st

in Criminology,
Physics & Astronomy

Event Detail: Foundation Taster Class in Biology

Dr. Ali Behjou

Lecturer in Biology, Royal Holloway University of London International Study Centre

The Taster Class is based on a Biology teaching module from the International Foundation Year in Sciences – Life Sciences & the Environment Route and is suitable for students who would like to progress to the following degree programmes in Royal Holloway, University of London:

BSc (Hons) Applied Psychology
BSc (Hons) Biology
BSc (Hons) Biochemistry
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences
BSc (Hons) Ecology & Conservation
BSc (Hons) Genetics
BSc (Hons) Geography
BSc (Hons) Health Studies
BSc (Hons) Medical Biochemistry
BSc (Hons) Physical Geography
BSc (Hons) Psychology
BSc (Hons) Psychology, Clinical & Cognitive Neuroscience
BSc (Hons) Zoology

Themed “Unlock the Secret of Biology in a Hands-On Virtual Lab Experience”, the Taster Class will provide a virtual lab experience for prospective students, with a demostration of Live Sheep Heart Dissection, as well as Bacterial Streaking Plate Demonstration:

Live Sheep Heart Dissection: Explore the Engine of Life
- Anatomy in action: Identify structures like the atria, ventricles, and coronary arteries.
- Physiology unveiled: Follow the path of blood through the heart and understand how valves prevent backflow.
Bacterial Streaking Plate Demonstration: Discover the invisible world
- Microbe management: Techniques for streaking agar plates to isolate bacterial colonies.
- Antibiotic efficacy: Observe “zones of inhibition” around antibacterial discs, showcasing how they combat microbes.
- Real-world relevance: Gain insights into microbiology labs you’ll conduct as a RHUL student, emphasizing hygiene and antibiotic resistance.
Hands-on Insight: Move beyond textbooks and see biology in action
Course Preview: Decide RHUL course aligns with your goals.
Q&A Opportunity: Interact live with Dr. Ali and ask questions about studying in RHUL

Entry Requirement Overview: HKDSE Grades & Programme Options

544-555 – Undergraduate (Year One) ^{(3-Year Programmes) Graduating in 2028}
222 – University Foundation ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 1 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2029}

Subjects of Strength ^{(Subject Ranking)}

Creative Writing (3), Music (4), Geography & Environmental Sciences (5), Liberal Arts (10), Politics (11), French (12), Classics & Ancient History (13), Drama, Dance & Cinematics (13), Media & Communication (18), Psychology (18), Portuguese & Spanish (21), Geology (23), Computer Science (24), English (28), History (29), Criminology (31), Physics & Astronomy (31), Electrical & Electronic Engineering (33), Philosophy (35), Accounting & Finance (36), Business Studies (40), Economics (40), Mathematics (45), Law (46), Sociology (46), Biological Sciences (53)

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Event: Royal Holloway, University of London: Foundation Taster Class in Biology
Date: 28/4（Monday）
Time: 5:00PM - 6:00PM

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