Single room with shared facilities
Campus halls with shared kitchen and bathroom facilities; bills typically included.
£128–£155/week
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Bachelor of Biological Sciences (Honours) at University of Reading is a 3-year BSc biological sciences degree at the Whiteknights campus. Build cellular and molecular biology, evolution, ecology, physiology, and research skills through the School of Biological Sciences, with strong links to biomedical, environmental, and biotechnology employers across the UK.
Study Biological Sciences ranked #301-350 worldwide and #48 in the UK. Shape your pathway through environmental biology options covering ecology and conservation, or biomedical subjects focused on human physiology and disease.
Year one builds cellular and molecular principles, microbiology, anatomy and physiology, evolution, and the history of life on Earth with optional biochemistry or ecology; year two deepens advanced cellular and molecular biology and research skills with a wide specialist optional menu; year three centres on an original research project and specialist modules such as venoms and poisons with further optional pathways.
Indicative total fees are £95,400 tuition with £0 application fee. Live GBP to MYR conversion appears in the fee estimate below.
Entry requirements typically include A Levels ABB with a B in Biology (or BBB with B in Biology and B in a second science), STPM AAB-BBB, UEC AAABB-BBBBB, IB 30–32 points overall including 5 in Biology and a second science at higher level, and Other Qualifications on request. IELTS 6.5 overall with no component below 5.5, TOEFL 88 with no less than 17 in Listening and Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking, PTE 69 overall with minimum 59 in each component (or 69 overall with a minimum of 64 in each component), or Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) grade B / 176 with no element less than 162 is required.
Career outcomes include research assistant, laboratory technician, biological scientist, biomedical research assistant, environmental scientist, clinical research assistant, biotechnology scientist, quality control analyst, conservation officer, scientific technician, and healthcare scientist roles.
Study at the Whiteknights campus with September intake. Plan to apply at least three months before your chosen start date.
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University of Reading ranks #301-350 worldwide for Biological Sciences in QS World University Rankings by Subject and #48 in the UK in the Complete University Guide — reflecting strong teaching on the Whiteknights campus.
You will be taught by experts in their fields and have access to a range of research facilities for practical learning and discovery.
Within environmental biology options you develop understanding of ecology, conservation biology and biodiversity; within biomedical subjects you explore human physiology and the basis of disease.
During your final year you have the chance to spend 11 weeks working on an original research project using cutting-edge facilities and equipment.
Study at the Whiteknights campus — home to the School of Biological Sciences and strong links to biomedical, environmental, and biotechnology employers across Reading and the wider UK.
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Core fees are shown in British pounds (GBP). Ringgit (MYR) equivalents use a live GBP/MYR rate. Figures are illustrative only. University of Reading typically reviews tuition each year; expect an estimated 5–10% annual increase — always use the latest official tuition on your offer or fee schedule.
Indicative totals above are not a quote. Tuition and related fees follow University of Reading’s current published schedule for your intake year. For scholarships, contact us. MYR equivalents use the live rate shown above.
The Bachelor of Biological Sciences (Honours) is completed over 3 years of full-time study at the Whiteknights campus, with September intake. Expand each year for modules and programme detail.
Year one builds biological sciences foundations at the School of Biological Sciences on the Whiteknights campus. You study Cellular and Molecular Principles of Life, Fundamentals of Microbiology, Anatomy and Physiology, Fundamentals of Evolution, and History of Life on Earth. Optional modules may include Fundamentals of Biochemistry or Fundamentals of Ecology. Laboratory and lecture work develops core biological thinking for advanced cellular study and a wide choice of specialist optional modules in year two.
| Module title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Cellular and Molecular Principles of Life (Compulsory) | 20 |
| Fundamentals of Microbiology (Compulsory) | 20 |
| Anatomy and Physiology (Compulsory) | 20 |
| Fundamentals of Evolution (Compulsory) | 20 |
| History of Life on Earth (Compulsory) | 20 |
| Fundamentals of Biochemistry (Optional) | 20 |
| Fundamentals of Ecology (Optional) | 20 |
Year two deepens Advanced Studies in Cellular and Molecular Biology and Research and Professional Skills at the Whiteknights campus. You also choose optional modules from a broad list spanning applied biochemistry, haematology and immunology, comparative vertebrate biology, UK biodiversity and marine field courses, advanced ecology, molecular microbiology, infectious diseases, medical genetics, invertebrate zoology, palaeobiology, animal behaviour, conservation science, and bioinformatics. These choices shape environmental or biomedical pathways for the final-year research project.
| Module title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Advanced Studies in Cellular and Molecular Biology (Compulsory) | 20 |
| Research and Professional Skills (Compulsory) | 20 |
| Applied Biochemistry: From Disease to Diagnostics (Optional) | 20 |
| Haematology and Immunology (Optional) | 20 |
| Comparative Vertebrate Biology (Optional) | 20 |
| UK Biodiversity Field Course (Optional) | 20 |
| Advanced Ecology (Optional) | 20 |
| Marine Biology and Conservation (Optional) | 20 |
| Molecular Microbiology (Optional) | 20 |
| Infectious Diseases (Optional) | 20 |
| Medical Genetics (Optional) | 20 |
| Invertebrate Zoology (Optional) | 20 |
| Palaeobiology (Optional) | 20 |
| Animal Behaviour (Optional) | 20 |
| Integrated Anatomy and Physiology (Optional) | 20 |
| Conservation Science in Practice (Optional) | 20 |
| Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (Optional) | 20 |
Year three centres on a Research Project and Venoms and Poisons: From Pharmacology to Therapeutics at the University of Reading Whiteknights campus, including an extended original research experience with cutting-edge facilities. Optional modules may include evolution in health and disease, pathogens, protein structure, cancer and cell communication, palaeoecology or marine field courses, epidemiology, forensics, applied microbiology, neuroscience, cardiovascular biology, urban ecology, or innovation and product development. Graduates are prepared for research, laboratory, biomedical, environmental, conservation, and healthcare scientist pathways.
| Module title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Research Project (Compulsory) | 40 |
| Venoms and Poisons: From Pharmacology to Therapeutics (Compulsory) | 20 |
| Evolution in Health and Disease (Optional) | 20 |
| Pathogens (Optional) | 20 |
| Protein Structure and Function (Optional) | 20 |
| Cancer and Cell Communication (Optional) | 20 |
| Palaeoecology Research Field Course (Optional) | 20 |
| Marine Biology Field Course (Optional) | 20 |
| Epidemiology of Zoonotic Diseases (Optional) | 20 |
| Forensics (Optional) | 20 |
| Applied Microbiology (Optional) | 20 |
| Integrated Biochemistry (Optional) | 20 |
| Neuroscience (Optional) | 20 |
| Cardiovascular Biology (Optional) | 20 |
| Ecology of Urban Areas (Optional) | 20 |
| Innovation and Product Development (Optional) | 20 |
University of Reading offers September intake for this degree at the University of Reading campus. Plan to apply at least 3 months before your classes start.
Exact dates vary by intake year; apply early to secure your place, arrange your visa, and organise accommodation. Confirm with University of Reading or our advisors.
Start your UK student visa once you have your offer. We guide timeline and documents.
Official source: Intake dates are set by University of Reading and may change.
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