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Course summary

Learn about the molecular foundations of life itself with BSc Biochemistry and Professional Experience. Study the molecular basis of life and explore a holistic approach to biochemistry, where you'll learn how molecules influence cells, tissues, organs and even whole organisms. Discover how chemicals combine to create living organisms, and how this is critical to the function of all life – from bacteria to humans. We specialise in the biochemistry of disease, and you will discover how it affects the body at a molecular level, as well as how drugs and other treatments work. For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/biological-sciences-ug/bsc-biochemistry-with-professional-experience

Modules

Sample modules may include:

  • Metabolic and Practical Biochemistry
  • Building Blocks of Life
  • Laboratory and Study Skills for Biomedicine
  • Key Skills in Biomedicine
  • Introductory Microbiology
Check our website for more details about the course structure.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
C702
Institution code:
R12
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Contextual offers for this programme are typically two grades beneath our standard entry requirement, e.g. BBD including Biology/Chemistry and one other science at grade B.


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6.5We require a minimum score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each element of the test (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing).
TOEFL (iBT)88We require a minimum score of 88 overall with no less than 17 in Listening and Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking.
Cambridge English AdvancedBWe require a grade B or a score of 176 overall with no element less than 162.
Cambridge English ProficiencyCWe require a grade C or a score of 176 overall with no element less than 162.
PTE Academic69We require a minimum score of 69 overall with at least 59 in each element of the test (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing).
Institution's Own TestTest of English for Educational Purposes (TEEP). We require a minimum score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each element of the test (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing).
Trinity ISEMeritWe require a Merit in each element from ISE II. If you take ISE III or ISE IV, we require a Pass in each element.

Full list of acceptable English Language Tests

http://www.reading.ac.uk/ad-EnglishTests.aspx


Unistats information

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1
EU £24500 Year 1
International £24500 Year 1

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Biochemistry with Professional Experience at University of Reading - UCAS