Biochemistry and Genetics, MSci (Hons) 48 months Undergraduate Programme By Swansea University |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 301-350QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

22,750 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

27 Aug, 2025Application Deadline

Programme overview

Main Subject

Chemistry

Degree

MSci

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

This advanced undergraduate joint honours degree brings together two complementary and overlapping disciplines, giving you in-depth knowledge of the advanced molecular biology techniques and research which are the basis for understanding all forms of life.



The 4 year MSci is an advanced undergraduate degree, adding a further research-focused year to a 3 year BSc. This will give you an in-depth knowledge of the fundamental building blocks of all life on earth. The MSci programme follows our BSc in Biochemistry and Genetics course, but offers specialist training in a broad range of laboratory techniques. In the additional year you will develop an extended, research project.



Molecular biology is a growing subject which is making enormous impact in many scientific areas that overlap with biochemistry, including the study and treatment of many human diseases, pharmaceutical development, and the complex relationships between our environment and ourselves.



You will learn about the genetic processes that occur within living organisms and how cells work at the sub-cellular and molecular levels so gaining an in-depth understanding of the biochemical function of living organisms, from bacteria to plants, animals, and humans.



You will develop excellent project management skills and learn how to design experiments and plan work programmes.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Chemistry

Degree

MSci

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

This advanced undergraduate joint honours degree brings together two complementary and overlapping disciplines, giving you in-depth knowledge of the advanced molecular biology techniques and research which are the basis for understanding all forms of life.



The 4 year MSci is an advanced undergraduate degree, adding a further research-focused year to a 3 year BSc. This will give you an in-depth knowledge of the fundamental building blocks of all life on earth. The MSci programme follows our BSc in Biochemistry and Genetics course, but offers specialist training in a broad range of laboratory techniques. In the additional year you will develop an extended, research project.



Molecular biology is a growing subject which is making enormous impact in many scientific areas that overlap with biochemistry, including the study and treatment of many human diseases, pharmaceutical development, and the complex relationships between our environment and ourselves.



You will learn about the genetic processes that occur within living organisms and how cells work at the sub-cellular and molecular levels so gaining an in-depth understanding of the biochemical function of living organisms, from bacteria to plants, animals, and humans.



You will develop excellent project management skills and learn how to design experiments and plan work programmes.

Admission Requirements

6+
34+
79+
A-levels/Welsh Baccalaureate: AAB. Biology and Chemistry essential
IB: 34 to include Higher Level grades in Biology and Chemistry
As well as one of the above qualification types all applicants are required: 
GCSE: English/Welsh and Maths minimum Grade C Wales (England Pre-2017) or Grade 4 (England Post-2017)
We accept Swansea University approved equivalent qualifications.
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.

27 Aug 2025
4 Years
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
9,535 GBP
International
22,750 GBP

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