BSc (Hons) Biochemistry at Swansea University

Programme overview

Biochemistry is central to the study and treatment of disease and the development of pharmaceuticals. This interdisciplinary programme teaches the chemical processes in living organisms and how cells work at the sub-cellular and molecular levels, from bacteria to plants, animals and humans, alongside project management skills such as designing experiments and planning 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, Organic and Analytical Chemistry for Life Sciences, Introductory Biochemistry, Human Physiology, Cell Biology and Skills for being a Medical Scientist. Year 2 includes Biostatistics and Applied Research, Clinical Biochemistry, Techniques in Molecular Biology, Metabolic Regulation, Enzymology and Endocrinology, and Carbohydrate and Lipid Metabolism.

Career pathways

Graduates work in pharmaceutical development, industrial biotechnology, biofuels, agriculture and bioinformatics, in academic or industrial research laboratories, pharmaceutical sales, the food and beverage industry, patent law, medical writing, consultancy and medical practice, with data analysis skills built through final-year projects.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A level typical offer AAB-BCC to include A level Chemistry. BTEC D*DD in Applied Science to include 4 optional Level 3 modules from Chemistry. UK Access: 27 Distinctions, 15 Merits and 3 Passes, of which 15 credits must be from 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 40 tariff points in Chemistry. International Baccalaureate: 32 including a minimum of 6 at Higher Level Chemistry. English language (international applicants only): IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component. Foundation-year routes (e.g. UCAS C702): typical offer CCD. 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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