Biochemistry and Genetics, BSc (Hons) / MSci (Hons)
Swansea UniversitySingleton Park Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
Molecular biology is a growing subject which is making an enormous impact in many scientific areas, including the study and treatment of many human diseases, pharmaceutical development, and the complex relationships between our environment and ourselves. This interdisciplinary joint honours degree combines two complementary and overlapping disciplines, providing you with in-depth knowledge of the advanced molecular biology techniques and research, which are the basis for understanding all forms of life. You will learn about the genetic processes that occur within living organisms, and study how cells work at the sub-cellular and molecular levels, gaining an in-depth understanding of the biochemical function of living organisms, from bacteria to plants, animals, and humans.
You will also develop excellent project management skills, learning how to design experiments and plan work programmes.
Key highlights
- Interdisciplinary joint honours combining biochemistry and genetics
- In-depth training in advanced molecular biology techniques and research
- Study genetic processes and how cells work at molecular level
- Explore biochemical function from bacteria to plants, animals and humans
- Learn to design experiments and plan work programmes
- Develop strong project management skills
Entry requirements
- A-level: AAB-BCC — to include
- BTEC: D*DD — to include in Applied Science to include 6 optional Level 3 moduls from Biology and Chemistry
- Access to HE Diploma — UK Access: N/A
- T-level — Considered on a case by case basis
- UCAS tariff points: 104-136 — Mixed Qualifications: 104 - 136 UCAS tariff points from 3 highest qualifications, to include minimum 40 UCAS tariff points in A level Biology and 40 UCAS points in A level Chemistry
- UCAS tariff points: 40 — Mixed Qualifications: 104 - 136 UCAS tariff points from 3 highest qualifications, to include minimum 40 UCAS tariff points in A level Biology and 40 UCAS points in A level Chemistry
- International Baccalaureate: 32 — to include to include a minimum score of 5 at Higher Level Biology and Chemistry
Scholarships
International Excellence Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded as a discount on tuition fees worth up to £5,000 in the first year of study, with a further £2,000 awarded in Year 2 (for £5,000 awardees only, subject to achieving a 70% average).
Swansea University Sport Scholarship
Financial support (of up to £2000).
Thrive Bursary
The Thrive bursary is a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees for the first year of study, with a progression bursary of £2,000 in subsequent years (applied as a discount off tuition fees).
Up to £4,000
Careers this course leads to
- Biochemist
- Geneticist
- Research scientist
- Clinical scientist
- Pharmaceutical scientist
- Laboratory technician
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £22,750 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Swansea University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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