14Jun
UndergraduateCourse summary
If you’re interested in Biochemistry and Genetics, how they links to the study of diseases, the development of pharmaceutics and the complex relationship between these and our environment, but don’t have the required entry qualifications to join our BSc programme or are a mature student returning to education, our BSc with a Foundation Year is the right course for you. The foundation year of this four-year course will introduce you to the key concepts and knowledge you need to progress to the BSc in Biochemistry and Genetics. Following successful completion of the Foundation Year with at least a 60% overall average, students will progress onto Year 1 of the BSc. Our Biochemistry and Genetics degree will give you 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. This degree will prepare you for roles in a wide variety of professions, including the pharmaceutical industry, forensic science, and the development of new crops and agrochemicals. Our graduates have gone on to employment or further study in: university research, industrial research & development, clinical sciences, teaching, forensics, scientific management, medical sales, scientific publicity, graduate-entry medicine.
Modules
In the Foudnation Year, you will typically study areas including: Foundation Biological Chemistry Metabolism and Homeostasis The Human Cell Foundation Skills development Introduction to molecular biology Fundamentals of microbiology and disease Fundamentals of organic chemistry In Year 1, you will typically study areas including: Genetics, Genomics & Evolution Chemistry for Biochemists Energy and Metabolism: The Reactions of Life Microbiology Human Physiology Organic Chemistry: an Introduction for Life Sciences. Population Genomics Epigenetics, Gene Regulation and Disease Chemical Analysis: from Composition to Structure Elucidation; an Introduction for Life Sciences. In Year 2, you will typically study areas including: Microbial Molecular Genetics Human and Medical Genetics Metabolic Regulation: Enzymes & Signal Transduction Human Immunology Molecular Evolution Bioethics Introduction to neuroscience Biostatistics Advanced metabolism Techniques in molecular biology In Year 3, you will typically study areas including: Membranes and energy transduction Capstone project Teaching science Animal Development Membrane Trafficking Advanced Biostatistics Medical Genetics Genetic Toxicology Genetics of Cancer Nucleic acids: components, metabolism and modification Human Immunopathology Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine The Neuroscience of Learning, Memory and Cognition Advanced Research Topics in Biomedical Science
Assessment method
You will be taught through a combination of lectures, workshops, laboratory classes and independent projects Assessment will take place through a variet of differenr methods including examinations, coursework, laboratory practicals and presentations. In your final year you will undertake an independent research project, potentially contributing to scientific research at the school, under the guidance of professional research scientists.
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- CC46
- Institution code:
- S93
- Campus name:
- Singleton Park Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
International applicants
If you are an International Student, please visit our International pages for more information about entry requirements: http://www.swansea.ac.uk/international/students/requirements/
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff
A level - CCD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Each applicant is considered on a case-by-case basis. If you don't think you meet our standard entry requirements please contact us on [email protected] to discuss entry onto the Foundation Year.
English language requirements
For applicants whose first language is not English we require a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) and no less than 5.5 in each component.
English Language Requirements at Swansea University
https://www.swansea.ac.uk/admissions/english-language-requirements/
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
For the latest fee information, please check the individual course page on our website. Our full range of programmes are listed here: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/
Further information on tuition fees can be found here: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees/
Provider information
Swansea University
Singleton Park
Swansea
SA2 8PP