Biochemistry, BSc (Hons)

Course summary

Learn about the molecular foundations of life itself with our BSc Biochemistry course. You'll 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.For more information, please visit our course page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/biological-sciences-ug/bsc-biochemistry

Modules

The following modules have been approved in principle for delivery in 2025/26. Please note that as part of our current curriculum improvement process, all modules require final University approval and may be subject to change. Please check our website for more details about the course structure.Sample modules for this course include:

• Fundamentals of Biochemistry

• Cellular and Molecular Principles of Life

• Medical Genetics

• Bioinformatics and Computational Biology

• Protein Structure and Function

• Venoms and Poisons: From Pharmacology to Therapeutics.

The University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them. Further information about the content of final approved modules will be available in the summer of 2024. We suggest that you regularly revisit our course page during this time to ensure you have the most up-to-date information regarding the modules offered on this programme.

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The following modules have been approved in principle for delivery in 2025/26. Please note that as part of our current curriculum improvement process, all modules require final University approval and may be subject to change. Please check our website for more details about the course structure. Sample modules for this course include:

• Fundamentals of Biochemistry

• Cellular and Molecular Principles of Life

• Medical Genetics

• Bioinformatics and Computational Biology

• Protein Structure and Function

• Venoms and Poisons: From Pharmacology to Therapeutics.

The University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them. Further information about the content of final approved modules will be available in the summer of 2024. We suggest that you regularly revisit our course page during this time to ensure you have the most up-to-date information regarding the modules offered on this programme.