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BSc Biological Sciences with Foundation

University of ReadingReading, United Kingdom
Level
Undergraduate
Duration
Full Time: 4 Years
Mode
Full-time
Subject
Business Studies
Location
United Kingdom
IELTS
6.5 overall, no part below 5.5

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Overview

Study the University of Reading's BSc Biological Sciences with Foundation course, starting in September 2026, and study a range of topics in biological sciences or specialise in a particular area such as ecology.

Entry requirements

A levelsBBB · for applicants without Biology and a second science CCC - for applicants with Biology and a second science

English language requirements

IELTS6.5 overall, no part below 5.5

IELTS 6.5, with no component below 5.5

Fees

International students: £23,000 per year

UK students: £9,790 per year

Start dates

September 2026

Application deadline

UCAS equal consideration deadline

Campus

  • Reading, United Kingdom

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Undergraduate

Academic

We do accept several combinations of qualifications for students who completed the High School Diploma but generally we consider the following common combinations: High School Diploma with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and grades ranging from 444 - 554 in three Advanced placement tests OR High School Diploma with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and scores ranging from 630 - 680 in three SAT Subjects Tests OR High School Diploma with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and scores ranging from 27-29 from a single exam sitting in ACT We can also consider SAT General results in lieu of one AP or SAT Subject tests on a case-by-case basis The University of Reading's SAT and AP assignment code is 7381. Alternatively, any accepted qualifications mentioned in our Undergraduate entry requirements.

English language

International English Language Testing System: Short name=IELTS (Academic); Score=6.5 with no lower than 5.5 in each component | Test of English as a Foreign Language (internet-based version): Short name=TOEFL (iBT); Score=88 with no less that 17 in Listening and Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking | Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English/Cambridge English: Proficiency: Short name=Cambridge CPE/C2 Proficiency; Score=C/176 with no element less than 162 | Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English/Cambridge English: Advanced: Short name=Cambridge CAE/C1 Advanced; Score=B/176 with no element less than 162 | General Certificate of Education: Ordinary Level: Short name=O level; Score=C | Cambridge IGCSE First or Second Language: Short name=IGCSE; Score=First language: C | India Standard XII English - Central Board of Secondary Education/Indian Certificate of Secondary Education: Short name=CBSE/ICSE; Score=70%; all other boards 75% | LanguageCert International: Short name=ESOL B2 Certificate; Score=High pass overall with no element less than 33

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Scholarships at University of Reading

5 for this level
  • Built Environment Undergraduate Scholarships£1,000.00 (US$ 1,291)
  • Global Sustainability Leaders Scholarship£6,000.00 (US$ 7,749)
  • IFP Ambassador Scholarships£5,000.00 (US$ 6,457)
  • Reading Excellence Scholarship - Undergraduate£5,000.00 (US$ 6,457)
All scholarships at University of Reading

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TuitionGBP 23,000
Visa application, from outside the UKGBP 558
Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776
First year in totalGBP 38,386

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