Swansea University

BSc Biochemistry with a Foundation Year

Swansea University

Course overview

The BSc Biochemistry with a Foundation Year at Swansea University is designed to develop students into professionals who understand the chemical processes in living organisms. It is a 4-year full-time programme that offers a one-year introductory course into the biochemical world. This option is ideal for those who have been away from formal education or didn't meet the requirements for the BSc. in Biochemistry.

 

During this BSc Biochemistry with a Foundation Year in Swansea University, students will learn how chemicals work at the subcellular and molecular levels. They also understand how to manage biochemical projects, design experiments, and plan work projects. All this learning takes place in top-notch facilities that include mass spectrometry, DNA analytical equipment, gas chromatography, and many others.

 

Notably, students may choose to attend a year abroad or in placement, during which they will gain intercultural communication and on-field experience. Assessment is carried out through examinations, written reports, assignments, and in-class tests.

Entry requirements

Applicants to the BSc Biochemistry with a Foundation Year at Swansea University are required to submit a personal statement that highlights the reasons for their interests, alongside their academic documents and credible references.

 

Grade Requirements:

 

  • Applicants must have level 3 qualifications such as A-level, BTEC, IB, etc. 

  • For an A-level qualification, the grade range is CCC-CDD (3 relevant subjects). However, international students are allowed to submit a wide range of equivalent qualifications specific to their country.

 

English Proficiency:

 

  • Non-native English speakers may need to demonstrate proficiency in the language, typically through an IELTS score of at least 6.0. TOEFL or other equivalents are also allowed.

Scholarships

  • Chevening 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).

  • International Postgraduate Alumni Bursaries

    First Class - £5,000 per year; Second Class, First division - £3,000 per year; Second Class, Second division - £1,000 per year; Taught Masters to Research Degree - £3,000 per year subject to satisfactory progress.

  • Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES)

    The SUIPRES Scholarship covers the difference between the International and the Home tuition fee rate for the duration of the PhD/Professional Doctorate programme.

  • 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

Career opportunities

With a BSc Biochemistry with a Foundation Year from Swansea University, students can pursue a career in business as:

 

  • Laboratory Technician

  • Research Assistant

  • Quality Control Analyst

  • Biomedical Science Assistant

  • Pharmaceutical Production Technician

Cost of study

The tuition fee for a BSc Biochemistry with a Foundation Year at Swansea University is £23,900 per year for the full-time option.

Admission

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.

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