University of Reading

BSc Biochemistry with Professional Experience

University of ReadingReading, United Kingdom

Course overview

Study the University of Reading's BSc Biochemistry with Professional Experience course, starting in September 2026, and learn about the molecular basis of life, and gain valuable laboratory and research skills.

Key highlights

  • Explores the molecular basis of life
  • Builds valuable laboratory and research skills
  • Includes a year of professional experience

Entry requirements

  • A-level: ABB — to include with B in Chemistry, or BBB with B in Chemistry and B in a second science subject

Scholarships

  • Built Environment Undergraduate Scholarships

    You may be eligible for an annual £1,000 scholarship for each year of study.

    Up to £1,000
  • Global Sustainability Leaders Scholarship

    Each scholar will receive £6,000 a year, for up to four years of full-time study on their course (subject to terms and conditions), for maintenance and living costs.

    Up to £6,000
  • IFP Ambassador Scholarships

    The scholarship will take the form of a tuition fee reduction of £5,000 for the IFP/IFY year of study.

    Up to £5,000
  • Reading Excellence Scholarship - Undergraduate

    80 scholarships worth £5,000 each will soon be available for incoming international undergraduate students.

    Up to £5,000
  • Sociology Scholarship

    1.2 The Scholarship is available to students paying both home and international fees, comprising of £3,000 in the first year of study, paid directly to students for maintenance and living costs (i.e. not as a fee discount).

    Up to £3,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Biochemist
  • Research scientist
  • Laboratory technician
  • Clinical research associate
  • Pharmaceutical scientist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £30,650 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Reading, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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