Biochemistry - BSc (Hons)

Learn about the molecular foundations of life itself with our BSc Biochemistry course.Molecules are at the centre of all life from the smallest virus to the largest animal. Biochemists seek to understand how molecular processes control life at various levels; how do molecules make cells work, how do these cells coordinate in an organ and finally, how do these organs signal and work together for life to function Biochemistry is at the forefront of understanding how molecules control and affect life, and an appreciation of these concepts allows biochemists to answer life’s fundamental questions and contribute to resolving critical biological problems such as designing drugs to treat cancer or even bacteria that can clean up an oil spill.For more information, please visit our course page: https:www.reading.ac.ukready-to-studystudysubject-areabiological-sciences-ugbsc-biochemistry

Typical offerABB with B in Chemistry, or BBB with B in Chemistry and B in a second science subject.Acceptable second science subjects: Biology, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Computer Science.International Baccalaureate32 points including 5 in Chemistry at higher level.30 points including 5 in Chemistry and a second science subject, both at higher level.BTEC Extended DiplomaDDD (modules taken must be comparable to subject specific requirement)Extended Project QualificationIn recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) provides to students for University study, we can now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer.