Study Medical Biochemistry with a Placement Year at Swansea University in the UK, Genetics

Medical Biochemistry with a Placement Year

UK

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What will I learn?

On this BSc programme, you will learn about the chemical processes that occur within living organisms and study how cells work at the sub-cellular and molecular levels.You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of the biochemical function of living organisms, particularly animals and humans.You will develop excellent project management skills and learn how to design experiments and plan work programmes.You will benefit from access to the state-of-the-art research facilities at the Medical School, including bioanalytical equipment such as HPLC, gas chromatography, mass spectrometry, DNA and protein analytical equipment, computer-based image analysers for molecular or cellular studies.This degree is a Pathway to Medicine programme. Provided you meet the minimum entry requirements for Graduate Entry Medicine. You have successfully completed this Pathway, you will be guaranteed an interview for our flagship Medicine (Graduate Entry) MBBCh course.

Which department am I in?

Genetics

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£23,900.00 (US$ 30,865) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Singleton Park Campus

Singleton Park,

Swansea,

SA2 8PP, Wales, United Kingdom

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£23,900.00 (US$ 30,865) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Singleton Park Campus

Singleton Park,

Swansea,

SA2 8PP, Wales, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Chemistry essential, plus at least one other science (usually Biology)

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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