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Biological Sciences, BSc (Hons)

University of Reading, United Kingdom

 
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Subject ranking

Ecology
UK / ARWU 2024
15th
Ecology
UK / USNews 2024
18th
Overall
UK / Times 2025
25th

Costs

Course feesS$51K / year
Entertainment, books
food & rent
S$17K / year
Beer S$7
MacDonalds S$10
Cinema S$11
Coffee S$5
TotalS$68.1K / year

Entry requirements

A Level BBB
Diploma 2.8
International Baccalaureate 30

Scholarships

British Chevening Scholarships
100% for tuition and living expenses
Limited quantity

Information

Course
Code
C100
Upcoming
Intakes
Oct 2025
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HOTLINE
+65 6333 1300

Duration

3 years
Graduate
2028
About the course

Course summary

Our BSc Biological Sciences course is ideal for anyone who is passionate about all aspects of biology, and can be tailored to match your interests.The majority of modules in this course are optional, giving you the opportunity to cover a broad range of topics or specialise in a particular area such as ecology and wildlife or human biology. Within environmental biology, you'll develop an understanding of ecology, conservation biology and humankind's impact on biodiversity. Within biomedical subjects, you can focus on topics such as human physiology and the basis of disease. During your final year, you'll have the chance to spend 11 weeks working on an original research project using our cutting edge facilities and equipment.The course has a strong practical element, providing you with valuable experience of laboratory work and an opportunity to learn key molecular genetic and cell biology techniques. For more information, please visit our course page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/biological-sciences-ug/bsc-biological-sciences

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:

  • Cellular and Molecular Principles of Life
  • Fundamentals of Microbiology
  • History of Life on Earth
  • Marine Biology and Conservation
  • Venoms and Poisons: From Pharmacology to Therapeutics
  • Evolution in Health and Disease.
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.

What you will learn

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:

  • Cellular and Molecular Principles of Life
  • Fundamentals of Microbiology
  • History of Life on Earth
  • Marine Biology and Conservation
  • Venoms and Poisons: From Pharmacology to Therapeutics
  • Evolution in Health and Disease.
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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