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Medical Biochemistry with a Placement Year BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Medical Biochemistry with a Placement Year BSc (Hons)
On this BSc programme, you will learn about the chemical processes that occur within living organisms and study how cells work at the sub-cellular and molecular levels.
You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of the biochemical function of living organisms, particularly animals and humans.
You will develop excellent project management skills and learn how to design experiments and plan work programmes.
You will benefit from access to the state-of-the-art research facilities at the Medical School, including bioanalytical equipment such as HPLC, gas chromatogr...
On this BSc programme, you will learn about the chemical processes that occur within living organisms and study how cells work at the sub-cellular and molecular levels.<br/><br/>You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of the biochemical function of living organisms, particularly animals and humans.<br/><br/>You will develop excellent project management skills and learn how to design experiments and plan work programmes.<br/><br/>You will benefit from access to the state-of-the-art research facilities at the Medical School, including bioanalytical equipment such as HPLC, gas chromatography, mass spectrometry, DNA and protein analytical equipment, computer-based image analysers for molecular or cellular studies.<br/><br/>This degree is a Pathway to Medicine programme. Provided you meet the minimum entry requirements for Graduate Entry Medicine. You have successfully completed this Pathway, you will be guaranteed an interview for our flagship Medicine (Graduate Entry) MBBCh course.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Singleton Park Campus
Course Address
Singleton Park
Swansea
SA2 8PP
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Course Code
C74P
Institution Code
S93
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
Scottish HigherScottish Advanced Higher at equivalent grade is accepted in place of any A-Level (A2). Access to HE DiplomaAt least 24 Distinctions and 15 Merits in Level 3 Credits including Distinctions in ALL Biology and Chemistry modules. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme32 34 To include Higher Level grades in Chemistry, plus at least one other science (usually Biology) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Distinction (D) in a relevant BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (6 units) is accepted in place of one A-Level (A2) (other than Chemistry or Biology). Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)5 Higher subjects at min. H3 inc. Biology = H2 & Chemistry = H2 Extended ProjectWe recognise the EPQ as an excellent indicator of success. If you are predicted a grade B or above in the EPQ, you will receive an offer with a one grade reduction, to include your EPQ with a grade B. A levelWelsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)Welsh Baccalaureate at equivalent grade is accepted in place of one A-Level (A2) (other than Chemistry or Biology). WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate WalesSwansea University accepts the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales as fully equivalent to x1 A-Level. |
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