BSc Medical Biochemistry, / MSci (Hons) / MSci (Hons) with a Foundation Year
About this course
BSc in Medical Biochemistry, a biochemistry degree focused on molecular and cellular processes underlying human health and disease. Core topics include Entrepreneurship. The course includes a compulsory year abroad. The first year covers foundational concepts through Academic support and professional development and Genetics, Genomics & Evolution. The second year provides study options across areas such as Clinical Biochemistry, Human Immunology and Techniques in Molecular Biology. The final year focuses on compulsory advanced study including Membrane Trafficking, Practical Quantitative Research, Nucleic acids: components, metabolism and modification and Human Immunopathology. Students can also select from various optional modules in their final year, such as 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 one other STEM IB: 32 to include 5 at Higher Level Chemistry, plus one other STEM subject
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What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 95%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 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 9 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 20%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 50%
- 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%
- Skilled trades occupations: 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 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
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
- Skills for being a Medical Scientist
- Sgiliau ar gyfer Gwyddorau Meddygol
- Cell Biology
- Bioleg Celloedd
- Clinical Biochemistry
- Biocemeg Glinigol
- Human Immunology
- Imiwnoleg Dynol
- Neuroscience & Neurology
- Niwrowyddoniaeth a Niwroleg
- Metabolic Regulation, Enzymology and Endocrinology
- Rheoleiddiad Metabolaidd, Ensymoleg ac Endocrinoleg
- Carbohydrate and lipid metabolism
- Metabolaeth carbohydrad a lipid
- Techniques in Molecular Biology
- Technegau Bioleg Foleciwlaidd
- Biostatistics & Applied Research
- Bioystadegau ac Ymchwil Gymhwysol
- Enterprise and Creativity:Entrepreneurship in Practice
- Doctors, patients & the goals of medicine
- Meddygon, Cleifion a Nodau Meddygaeth
- Skills for Researchers
- Sgiliau i Ymchwilwyr
- Membrane Trafficking
- Practical Quantitative Research
- Nucleic acids: components, metabolism and modification
- Human Immunopathology
- Capstone Project
- Prosiect Capfaen
- Teaching Science
- Addysgu Gwyddoniaeth
- Membranes and Energy Transduction
- Advanced Biostatistics
- Medical Genetics
- Genetics of Cancer
- 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 Medical Biochemistry, / MSci (Hons) / MSci (Hons) with a Foundation Year 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 Medical Biochemistry, / MSci (Hons) / MSci (Hons) with a Foundation Year at Swansea University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Medical Biochemistry, / MSci (Hons) / MSci (Hons) with a Foundation Year at Swansea University?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Medical Biochemistry, / MSci (Hons) / MSci (Hons) with a Foundation Year at Swansea University?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 121 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Medical Biochemistry, / MSci (Hons) / MSci (Hons) with a Foundation Year at Swansea University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.