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BSc (Hons) Medical Biochemistry

The College, Swansea University ( Navitas ), United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Our academic staff is active in various genetics research fields, offering an unrivalled mix of academic excellence and cutting-edge practice. In addition to your formal studies, we hold regular research talks with Swansea University staff and guest expert speakers from other universities, industries, the NHS, and research institutions. You may also have the opportunity to research in industrial or medical laboratories in the UK or abroad. A mix of compulsory and optional modules allows you to tailor your degree to your particular interests, career ambitions, or plans for further study.

General Eligibility

A-levels/Welsh Baccalaureate: AAB-BBB. Chemistry is essential, plus at least one other science (usually Biology)

IB: 32-34 to include Higher Level grades in Chemistry, plus at least one other science (usually Biology)

BTEC: Typically Distinction to Double Distinction plus A Level Grade B in Chemistry

As well as one of the above qualification types, all applicants are required to:

GCSE: English and Maths minimum Grade C Wales or Grade 4

Part Time Work Details

Twenty hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Compulsory Modules:

  • Genetics, Genomics & Evolution

  • Chemistry for Biochemists

  • Energy and Metabolism: The Reactions of Life

  • Microbiology

  • Human Physiology

  • Organic Chemistry: an Introduction to Life Sciences.

  • Chemical Analysis: from Composition to Structure Elucidation; An Introduction for Life Sciences.

Optional Modules:

  • Fundamental Research Skills

  • Sgiliau Ymchwil Sylfaenol

2 Year 2

Compulsory Modules:

  • Human and Medical Genetics

  • Metabolic Regulation: Enzymes & Signal Transduction

  • Human Immunology

  • Introduction to Neuroscience

  • Clinical Biochemistry & Physiology

Optional Modules:

  • Doctors, patients & the Goals of Medicine

  • Meddygon, Cleifion a Nodau Meddygaeth

  • Skills for Researchers

  • Sgiliau I Ymchwilwyr

3 Year 3

Compulsory Modules:

  • Membrane Trafficking

  • Practical Quantitative Research

  • Nucleic acids: components, metabolism and modification

  • Human Immunopathology

Optional Modules:

  • Capstone Project

  • Prosiect Capfaen

  • Teaching Science

  • Addysgu

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

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.

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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