BSc Medicinal and Biological Chemistry including Foundation Year
Course overview
The BSc Medicinal and Biological Chemistry including Foundation Year at the University of South Wales is a four-year undergraduate degree that begins with a foundation year. The foundation year gives a solid background in basic Organic or Inorganic Chemistry, Biology, Physical Chemistry, Scientific Data Literacy, Human Anatomy and Physiology, and key academic and professional skills. After the foundation year, the programme progresses into full undergraduate study covering core and advanced modules such as Diversity of Life, Anatomy, Physiology, and Biochemistry, Cellular Pathology and Disease Processes, Toxicology, Clinical Biochemistry, and Pharmacology.
Learning and assessment combine blended learning, lectures, tutorials, workshops, practical laboratory work, group work, written coursework, independent study, and presentations, designed to give both theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills. Students learn using specialised labs for nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectrometry and electron microscopy, microbiology labs for PCR and DNA analysis, anatomy and physiology model rooms, and dedicated microscopy facilities.
Entry requirements
To apply for the BSc Medicinal and Biological Chemistry including Foundation Year at the University of South Wales, applicants must meet one of the following academic requirements:
Grade Requirements
- UCAS Tarriff - 48 points or above
- A Level - DD, 48 tariff points to include a relevant Science subject
- BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Pass, Pass, Pass in a relevant subject.
English Language requirements
- International applicants whose first language is not English will need to have achieved an overall IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.
- A TOEFL score of 72 overall and a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking, and 17 in writing.
- PTE Academic with a score of 59 overall and 59 in each component.
Scholarships
Chancellors International Development Scholarships
International Development Scholarships of £2,500 are available for students from the regions, for undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Up to £2,500Chevening Scholarships
All Chevening Awards cover tuition fees and living costs for a one year postgraduate course.
Course Kit Bursaries
We are offering course kit bursaries to students in their first year of study to support with course costs.
International Office Scholarship
Undergraduate (including top-ups): upto £1,500. Postgraduate: upto £2,000.
Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship
Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship
USW International Students Progressing to Masters
Progression Fee Discount of £3,500.
Up to £3,500USW Scholarship £1000
The University of South Wales is offering scholarships worth £1,000 to first year students who wish to study at least 40 credits through the medium of Welsh.
Up to £1,000USW Scholarship £250
The University of South Wales offers scholarships worth £250 to students at levels 4-7 who wish to study at least 5 credits through the medium of Welsh.
Up to £250USW Summer School
Please contact the provider.
Career opportunities
Graduates of the BSc Medicinal and Biological Chemistry including Foundation Year from the University of South Wales are prepared for roles such as:
- Research Scientist
- Analytical Scientist
- Materials Chemist
- Quality Control Analyst
- Clinical Biochemistry Technician
Cost of study
International students applying to the BSc Medicinal and Biological Chemistry, including a foundation year course at the University of South Wales, will pay £16,200 per year. Fees are subject to an annual review.
Admission
You can apply directly through the University's online application portal. For personalised help with your application, please speak to one of our trained counsellors.
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