MSci (Hons) Biochemistry and Genetics at Swansea University

Programme overview

The MSci in Biochemistry and Genetics is a 4-year integrated master's that adds a research-focused year to the BSc, leading to a master's level qualification alongside the undergraduate degree. It combines two overlapping disciplines to give in-depth knowledge of advanced molecular biology techniques, genetic processes in living organisms and the biochemical function of cells.

Faculty: Medical School | Duration: 4 years full-time (integrated master's) | Intake: September | Study mode: integrated | 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. The fourth year is a research-focused master's year.

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. 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: 4 years full-time (integrated master's)

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