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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C701
Biochemistry with Foundation
University of ReadingReading, England
4 yearsDuration
£23,000Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
88%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by University of Reading, the BSc (Hons) Biochemistry with Foundation provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in biological sciences. Based in Reading, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Learn about the molecular foundations of life itself with BSc Biochemistry with Foundation. Our BSc Biochemistry with Foundation is a four-year programme that includes a year of foundational study and leads directly into the three-year course. Molecules are at the centre of all life from the smallest virus to the largest animal. International tuition fees are £23,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 89% student satisfaction rating, a 88% continuation rate, and 90% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Foundation Chemistry
Foundation Biology
Molecular Structure and Bonding
Cellular Biochemistry
Metabolic Pathways
Protein Structure and Function
Enzymology and Catalysis
Molecular Genetics and Gene Expression
UCAS Code:C701
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | CCC - BBB CCC with Chemistry and a second science. Or BBB 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. |
| International Baccalaureate | 24 - 30 points 30 points without higher level Chemistry and a second science. Or 24 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. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£23,000
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£92,000
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Reading
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £23,000 | £24,000 | £26,000 |
| 3 years | £21,000 | £23,500 | £28,500 |
| 5 years | £25,000 | £29,000 | £35,000 |
UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 16% below UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£29,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH03-01-08 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
80%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
88%
Overall
Teaching on my course
88%Learning opportunities
89%Assessment and feedback
82%Academic support
90%Organisation and management
87%Learning resources
94%Student voice
89%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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