Overview

The 4-year Biochemistry and Genetics (Hons) programme from Swansea University is an advanced undergraduate degree, adding a further research-focused year to a 3 year BSc. This will give you an in-depth knowledge of the fundamental building blocks of all life on earth. The MSci programme follows our BSc in Biochemistry and Genetics course, but offers specialist training in a broad range of laboratory techniques. In the additional year you will develop an extended, research project.

Molecular biology is a growing subject which is making enormous impact in many scientific areas that overlap with biochemistry, including the study and treatment of many human diseases, pharmaceutical development, and the complex relationships between our environment and ourselves.

You will learn about the genetic processes that occur within living organisms and how cells work at the sub-cellular and molecular levels so gaining an in-depth understanding of the biochemical function of living organisms, from bacteria to plants, animals, and humans.

You will develop excellent project management skills and learn how to design experiments and plan work programmes

Career

A degree in Biochemistry and Genetics opens up a range of exciting career opportunities in diverse fields including:

Industrial biotechnology
Pharmaceuticals
Diagnostics
Evolution
Bioinformatics

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Membranes and Energy Transduction
Practical Quantitative Research
Animal Development
Membrane Trafficking
Advanced Biostatistics
Medical Genetics
Genetic Toxicology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00

More details

Apply via UCAS or directly on the university's website free of charge.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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64

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Swansea, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biochemistry Genetics View 285 other Bachelors in Biochemistry in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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64

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A-levels/Welsh Baccalaureate: AAB. Biology and Chemistry essential
IB: 34 to include Higher Level grades in Biology and Chemistry
As well as one of the above qualification types all applicants are required:
GCSE: English/Welsh and Maths minimum Grade C Wales (England Pre-2017) or Grade 4 (England Post-2017)
We accept Swansea University approved equivalent qualifications.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

22750 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

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Living costs

Swansea

United Kingdom

727 - 1379 GBP / month

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