The University of Reading, United Kingdom, will begin four new Life Science programmes which are available for the September 2020 entry.
According to Study in UK Nigeria, all the new BSc programmes taking off also offer students the option of a year in industry at a professional placement. The new prohrammes are:
- BSc Chemistry with Cosmetic Science
This exciting, dynamic programme explores the chemistry behind the design and development of cosmetics and has been developed in conjunction with the Royal Society of Chemistry, the Society of Cosmetic Scientists, and industrial partners. Students will learn the same processes as those used in industry, with input from industry professionals, making them extremely employable in a rapidly expanding cosmetics market.
2. BSc Medical Science
The BSc Medical Science degree covers topics such as biomedical laboratory research and frontline clinical care in order to improve patients’ lives. Tailored pathways allow students to specialise in topical, cutting edge areas of medical science.
3. BSc Pharmacology
Developed together with the pharmaceutical industry, the BSc Pharmacology is ideal for anyone interested in how drugs work. This course has been designed to align with the British Pharmacological Society’s core curricula and there is an emphasis on the skills required in the pharmaceutical industry including computer modelling, statistical analysis, and handling and analysing big data sets.
4. BSc Nutrition
In this applied programme, students will learn about the links between nutrition and health, both on an individual and societal level. Topics covered will include diet-related diseases, the impact that nutrients can have on the body, and how public health advice is underpinned by clinical evidence.
The University of Reading was founded in 1892 and received its Royal Charter in 1926. It is now ranked among the top 20 percent of world institutions*, and has more than 20,000 students from around 150 countries enrolled. 94percent of its graduates are in work or further study within six months of graduating.
It is famous for Meteorology, Business, Food, and Agriculture.
The main Whiteknights campus and London Road campus are situated close to Reading’s town centre and are just 30 minutes from London Paddington by train. Whiteknights campus is located on 130 hectares of parkland, earning its eighth consecutive Green Flag Award in 2018. The University’s Students’ Union is also rated in the top five students’ unions in the UK.
Reading has a global presence, with two overseas campuses – including the University of Reading Malaysia – and links with organisations in nearly 50 countries.
Reading has one of the most beautiful campuses of all UK universities and is just 25 minutes away from London on the train. It is home to more than 5,000 international students. Support includes:
- Dedicated help from an international student adviser
- In-country briefings and advice before students leave home
- Meet-and-greet service at London Heathrow airport
- Visa support from dedicated immigration advisers on campus
- Clubs and societies to help international students feel more at home in the UK.
The University offers an International Foundation Programme for international students whose qualifications are not equivalent to A levels and so do not meet its traditional undergraduate entry requirements. It also offers pre-sessional English courses to help prepare international students for academic study in England.
It is ranked 38th in the Times University Guide 2020; 68th in the Guardian University Guide 2020 and 205th in the QS World University Rankings 2020.
Ninety eight percent of Reading’s research submitted in the Research Excellence Framework 2014 was found to be ‘internationally recognised’, while 78 percent was ‘internationally excellent’. This placed the University 19th in the UK by research intensity and 27th by research power.
University accommodation at Reading is safe and secure, and rent prices are all-inclusive, meaning that utility bills and wifi are included. University-owned halls of residence provide more than 5,000 rooms and all accommodation is either on or within a 15-minute walk of the main Whiteknights campus or London Road campus.
Rooms come in a variety of styles and sizes, including studios, rooms in catered halls, self-catered en-suites and shared bathroom options, and there is a wide range of study, domestic and social facilities available.
Located between London and Oxford on the River Thames, Reading is a historic town with a population of 163,000. The town lies in the south east of England and allows easy access from London’s Heathrow and Gatwick airports.
The University of Reading is ranked 205th out of 1070 institutions ranked in the QS World University Rankings 2020 and was ranked among the top 20% in the QS World University Rankings 2016-19.
