Overview

You’ll gain 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.

Why Biochemistry at Swansea?

You will benefit from access to the state-of-the-art research facilities at the Medical School, including bioanalytical equipment such as high performance liquid chromatography, gas chromatography, mass spectrometry, DNA and protein analytical equipment, computer-based image analysers for molecular or cellular studies.

Biochemistry Employment Opportunities

A Biochemistry (Hons) programme from Swansea University opens up a range of exciting career opportunities in diverse fields including:

Pharmaceutical development

Industrial biotechnology

Biofuels

Agriculture

Bioinformatics

Our career support services include:

Employability workshops, employers’ talks, bespoke events and careers fairs
Individual advice and guidance from professionally qualified Careers Advisers
Help with finding jobs, internships, work placements and volunteering opportunities
Access to information resources on a wide range of career management topics
Advice and guidance on postgraduate study and funding
Funding to support student internship opportunities and Student Society/Club events.

We also provide help and advice for Swansea University Alumni up to two years after you gradu

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Metabolic Regulation: Enzymes & Signal Transduction
Techniques in Molecular Biology
Clinical Biochemistry & Physiology
Human Immunology
Human and Medical Genetics
Energy and Metabolism: The Reactions of Life
Microbial Molecular Genetics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 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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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Swansea, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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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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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A-levels/Welsh Baccalaureate: AAB-BBB. Chemistry essential, plus at least one other science (usually Biology)
IB: 32-34 to include Higher Level grades in Chemistry, plus at least one other science (usually Biology)
BTEC: Typically Distinction to Double Distinction plus A Level Grade B in 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)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

22750 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

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Living costs

Swansea

United Kingdom

727 - 1379 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Why Biochemistry at Swansea?

Biochemistry Employment Opportunities

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