BSc Biochemistry and Genetics, /
About this course
BSc Biochemistry and Genetics, a joint honours degree that combines biochemistry and genetics to study molecular biology and cellular functions. The first year establishes foundational concepts through compulsory modules such as Academic support and professional development and Genetics, Genomics & Evolution, alongside various optional subjects. The second year provides a range of optional modules covering topics such as Microbial Molecular Genetics, Human Immunology, and Biostatistics & Applied Research. The third year includes compulsory study in Membranes and Energy Transduction and Practical Quantitative Research, alongside options like Capstone Project, Medical Genetics, and Bioinformatics: From Sequence to Function.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB-BCC to include A Level Chemistry and Biology IB: 32 to include a minimum score of 5 at Higher Level Biology and Chemistry
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What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 80%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 16 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 25%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 45%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Caring personal services: 30%
- Administrative occupations: 25%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 10%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 15%
- Wales: 40%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 5%
- Foundation course: 5%
Modules
- Academic support and professional development
- Genetics, Genomics & Evolution
- Introductory Biochemistry
- Biocemeg Gyflwyniadol
- Human Physiology
- Ffisioleg Ddynol
- Skills for being a Medical Scientist
- Sgiliau ar gyfer Gwyddorau Meddygol
- Cell Biology
- Bioleg Celloedd
- Organic and Analytical Chemistry: an Introduction for Life Sciences
- Population Genomics and Clinical Applications
- Microbial Molecular Genetics
- Metabolic Regulation, Enzymology and Endocrinology
- Rheoleiddiad Metabolaidd, Ensymoleg ac Endocrinoleg
- Human Immunology
- Imiwnoleg Dynol
- Molecular Evolution
- Esblygiad Moleciwlaidd
- Carbohydrate and lipid metabolism
- Metabolaeth carbohydrad a lipid
- Human & Medical Genetics
- Geneteg Dynol a Meddygol
- Biostatistics & Applied Research
- Bioystadegau ac Ymchwil Gymhwysol
- Skills for Researchers
- Sgiliau i Ymchwilwyr
- Techniques in Molecular Biology
- Technegau Bioleg Foleciwlaidd
- Membranes and Energy Transduction
- Practical Quantitative Research
- Capstone Project
- Prosiect Capfaen
- Teaching Science
- Addysgu Gwyddoniaeth
- 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
- Bioinformatics: From Sequence to Function
- Biowybodeg: O ddilyniant i swyddogaeth
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biochemistry and Genetics, / at Swansea University earn?
The median salary is £25,500 after 15 months, £22,000 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £35,500. The £32,000 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Genetics.
What do graduates of BSc Biochemistry and Genetics, / at Swansea University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Biochemistry and Genetics, / at Swansea University?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Biochemistry and Genetics, / at Swansea University?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 104 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Biochemistry and Genetics, / at Swansea University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.