BSc Biochemistry, /
About this course
BSc in Biochemistry, exploring the chemical processes that occur within living organisms. Core topics include Entrepreneurship. The programme includes Welsh-medium modules such as Biocemeg Gyflwyniadol and Technegau Bioleg Foleciwlaidd. A Techniques in Molecular Biology module develops practical laboratory skills in the discipline.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB-BCC to include A Level Chemistry IB: 32 to include a minimum score of 5 at Higher Level Chemistry, plus one other STEM subject
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What students say
Based on about 19 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 97%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- 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
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 5%
- Medical Practitioners: 5%
- 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 20 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
- Organic and Analytical Chemistry: an Introduction for Life Sciences
- Introductory Biochemistry
- Biocemeg Gyflwyniadol
- Human Physiology
- Ffisioleg Ddynol
- Cell Biology
- Bioleg Celloedd
- Skills for being a Medical Scientist
- Sgiliau ar gyfer Gwyddorau Meddygol
- Biostatistics & Applied Research
- Bioystadegau ac Ymchwil Gymhwysol
- Clinical Biochemistry
- Biocemeg Glinigol
- Techniques in Molecular Biology
- Technegau Bioleg Foleciwlaidd
- Enterprise and Creativity:Entrepreneurship in Practice
- Skills for Researchers
- Sgiliau i Ymchwilwyr
- Metabolic Regulation, Enzymology and Endocrinology
- Rheoleiddiad Metabolaidd, Ensymoleg ac Endocrinoleg
- Carbohydrate and lipid metabolism
- Metabolaeth carbohydrad a lipid
- Membranes and Energy Transduction
- Practical Quantitative Research
- Nucleic acids: components, metabolism and modification
- Capstone Project
- Prosiect Capfaen
- Teaching Science
- Addysgu Gwyddoniaeth
- Membrane Trafficking
- Advanced Biostatistics
- 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, / 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 less than the UK median for Molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry.
What do graduates of BSc Biochemistry, / 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, / at Swansea University?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Biochemistry, / at Swansea University?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 115 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Biochemistry, / at Swansea University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.