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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Full Time
OCT-25
4 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Main Site
Full Time
OCT-25
4 Years
Learn about the molecular foundations of life itself with our BSc Biochemistry with Foundation course.Our BSc Biochemistry with Foundation degree is a four-year programme that includes a year of foundational study that leads directly into the three-year course.You'll study biochemistry in a layered approach where you will focus on the molecular and cellular concepts of biochemistry in the first year, followed by discussions of the organ and organism effects of biochemical processes in the second year. In the final year, you will study topics at the forefront of biochemistry - from cutting-edge research to human disease and structural biology. Our flexible course enables you to choose optional modules to tailor your degree to your interests.For more information, please visit our course page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/biological-sciences-ug/bsc-biochemistry-with-foundation
Exam type
A levelA level:
CCC - BBB Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
BBBCC - ABBBB Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
D:18,M:27,P:0 Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
24 - 30 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DMM Grades / Points required
CCC with Chemistry and a second science.OrBBB without Chemistry and a second science.Acceptable second science subjects: Biology, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Computer Science.Students taking Science subjects at A Level are encouraged to consider entry to the BSc without Foundation option.
BBBCC with Chemistry and a second science.OrABBBB without Chemistry and a second science.Acceptable second science subjects: Biology, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Computer Science.Students taking Science subjects at A Level are encouraged to consider entry to the BSc without Foundation option.
Students taking Science subjects are encouraged to consider entry to the BSc without Foundation option.
30 points without higher level Chemistry and a second science.Or24 points with higher level Chemistry and a second science.Acceptable second science subjects: Biology, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Computer Science.Students taking Science subjects at A Level are encouraged to consider entry to the BSc without Foundation option.
Students taking Science subjects are encouraged to consider entry to the BSc without Foundation option.
Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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£29,950 per year
Students from EU
This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£29,950 per year
Students from International
£29950 Per year
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