BSc (Hons) Biochemistry and Genetics at Swansea University

Programme overview

This interdisciplinary joint honours degree combines biochemistry and genetics, giving in-depth knowledge of molecular biology techniques and research. Students study the genetic processes within living organisms and how cells work at the sub-cellular and molecular levels, from bacteria to plants, animals and humans, and learn to design experiments and plan work programmes.

Faculty: Medical School | Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with a foundation year, year abroad or year in industry; 5 years with combined routes) | Intake: September | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers Genetics, Genomics and Evolution, Introductory Biochemistry, Human Physiology, Cell Biology, Organic and Analytical Chemistry for Life Sciences and Skills for being a Medical Scientist. Year 2 includes Microbial Molecular Genetics, Metabolic Regulation, Enzymology and Endocrinology, Human Immunology, Molecular Evolution, Carbohydrate and Lipid Metabolism, Human and Medical Genetics and Biostatistics and Applied Research.

Career pathways

Graduates work in industrial biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, evolution and bioinformatics, with data analysis skills developed through final-year projects and opportunities for placements and internships.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A level typical offer AAB-BCC to include A level Chemistry and Biology. BTEC D*DD with DD and A level Chemistry and Biology at B, or D*DD including 6 optional Level 3 modules from Chemistry and Biology. UK Access: 27 Distinctions, 15 Merits and 3 Passes, with 30 credits from Biology and Chemistry courses. T Levels: Distinction in T Level Science (laboratory sciences specialism). Mixed qualifications: 104-136 UCAS tariff points from the 3 highest qualifications, including a minimum of 40 tariff points in A level Biology and 40 in A level Chemistry. International Baccalaureate: 32 including a minimum of 6 at Higher Level Biology and Chemistry. English language (international applicants only): IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component. Foundation-year routes (e.g. UCAS CC46): typical offer CCC-CCD with grade C in Chemistry and Biology. Extended Project Qualification: an applicant with a predicted grade B or above receives an offer with a one-grade reduction (for example AAB becomes ABB plus EPQ B).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time undergraduate tuition fee for Welsh, English and other UK students. International fee is shown on the course page. Source

International applicants: GBP 23,900 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition for full-time entry; international fees increase by 3% for each subsequent year of study. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with a foundation year, year abroad or year in industry; 5 years with com

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