Biochemistry BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Biochemistry BSc (Hons)
Learn about the molecular foundations of life itself with our BSc Biochemistry course.
Youll 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 your 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.
Learn about the molecular foundations of life itself with our BSc Biochemistry course. <br/><br/>Youll 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 your 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.<br/><br/>For more information, please visit our course page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/biological-sciences-ug/bsc-biochemistry
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
10/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C700
Institution Code
R12
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,A,B,B,B
A,B,B,B,B
AABBB including B in Chemistry. Or ABBBB including B in Chemistry and a second science subject. Acceptable second science subjects: Biology, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Computer Science.
Access to HE Diploma
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
30
32
32 points including 5 in Chemistry at higher level. Or 30 points including 5 in Chemistry and a second science subject, both at higher level. Acceptable second science subjects: Biology, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Computer Science.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE Maths C (or 4), English Language or English Literature C (or 4).
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3,M2,M2
M2,M2,M2
D3 M2 M2 including M2 in Chemistry. Or M2 M2 M2 including M2 in Chemistry and a second science subject. Acceptable second science subjects: Biology, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Computer Science.
Extended Project
B
In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification provides to students for University study, we now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer. Eligible applicants would receive two offers, our usual offer plus an alternative offer of a B in the EPQ and one grade lower in their A level subjects
A level
A,B,B
B,B,B
ABB with B in Chemistry. Or BBB with B in 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.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £30,650 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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