MSci (Hons) Biochemistry at Swansea University

Programme overview

Biochemistry examines the chemical processes within living organisms and how cells work at sub-cellular and molecular levels, from bacteria and plants to animals and humans. The integrated MSci adds a further year spent on a research project to the BSc course. It is taught in Swansea's Medical School on the Singleton Park Campus.

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science (Medical School) | Department: Medical School | Duration: 4 years full-time (integrated master's); 5 years with a Year Abroad or Year in Industry | Intake: September | Study mode: integrated | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core biomolecular science modules sit alongside specialist biochemistry modules covering physiology, immunology, chemistry, neuroscience, pharmacology, toxicology, pharmacogenomics and genetics, with specialisms such as immunopathology, bioinformatics, regenerative medicine and the genetics of cancer. Practical and transferable skills are embedded throughout, and the extra MSci year is a research project.

Career pathways

Graduate roles include the medical and life sciences commercial sector (research, sales and marketing for pharmaceutical companies, laboratory technician), medical and life science research (PhD student, academic or non-profit technician), regulation (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, Food Standards Agency), and, after further study, health professions, patent law and science teaching. Sectors include pharmaceutical development, industrial biotechnology, biofuels, agriculture and bioinformatics.

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Application information

Entry requirements

MSci (Hons) Biochemistry, 4 years: A level typical offer AAB-BCC including A level Chemistry grade B. BTEC: D*DD with DD plus A level Chemistry and Biology at B, or D*DD including 6 optional Level 3 modules from Chemistry and Biology. Access: 27 Distinctions, 15 Merits and 3 Passes, of which 15 credits must be from Chemistry. T Level: 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 for international applicants: IELTS 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each component.

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). Year 1 tuition fee (full-time) Source

Intake: September

Duration: 4 years full-time (integrated master's); 5 years with a Year Abroad or Year in Industry

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