Medical Biochemistry Msci (Hon)
Course Overview - Medical Biochemistry Msci (Hon)
At the heart of modern medicine, Medical Biochemistry is crucial to the way we understand the causes and effects of disease and how new treatments are developed.
Medical Biochemistry at Swansea University successfully bridges medicine and science, ensuring you develop the core knowledge, practical and employability skills needed to work at the highest levels of science, medicine, pharmaceutical and biomedical science industries.
You will gain fundamental knowledge of physiology, biochemistry, genetics, and immunology, whilst developing a deep understanding of the ...
At the heart of modern medicine, Medical Biochemistry is crucial to the way we understand the causes and effects of disease and how new treatments are developed.<br/><br/>Medical Biochemistry at Swansea University successfully bridges medicine and science, ensuring you develop the core knowledge, practical and employability skills needed to work at the highest levels of science, medicine, pharmaceutical and biomedical science industries. <br/><br/>You will gain fundamental knowledge of physiology, biochemistry, genetics, and immunology, whilst developing a deep understanding of the biochemical function of living organisms, as you study the chemical processes that occur and study cell function at sub-cellular and molecular levels. <br/><br/>Throughout the programme, you will gain excellent analytical and project management skills as you learn how to design experiments and plan work programmes. <br/><br/>This programme is also available as a 4-year MSci, which is an advanced undergraduate degree, adding a further research-focused year to your degree. Our MSci leads to a master’s level qualification, in addition to your undergraduate degree, giving you expert scientific training and a springboard towards a range of specialist careers.<br/><br/>Based on our stunning Singleton Park campus, in parkland overlooking Swansea Bay on the edge of the Gower Peninsula, Swansea University’s Medical School is home to state-of-the-art research and teaching facilities. <br/><br/>Your will benefit from access to our cutting-edge facilities, such as:<br/>• HPLC<br/>• Gas Chromatography<br/>• Mass Spectrometry<br/>• DNA and protein analytical equipment<br/>• Computer-based image analysers for molecular or cellular studies<br/><br/>Medical Biochemistry at Swansea is ranked:<br/>• 9th in the UK for Career Prospects (Guardian University Guide 2026)*<br/>• 11th in the UK for Research Quality (Complete University Guide 2026)**<br/><br/>As one of our Pathways to Medicine courses, provided you meet the minimum entry requirements for Graduate Entry Medicine, and have successfully completed the pathway, you will be guaranteed an interview for our flagship Medicine (Graduate Entry) MBBCh course.<br/><br/>Assessed under Biomedical Science<br/>*Assessed under Biological Sciences
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Singleton Park Campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C74R
Institution Code
S93
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
Scottish Higher
Scottish Advanced Higher at equivalent grade is accepted in place of any A-Level (A2).
Access to HE Diploma
At least 24 Distinctions and 15 Merits in Level 3 Credits including Distinctions in ALL Biology and Chemistry modules.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
34
Including good HL grades in Chemistry and 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)
6 Higher subjects at min. H3 inc. Biology = H2 & Chemistry = H2
Extended Project
We 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 level
A,A,B
Chemistry is an essential subject, plus at least one other science (e.g. Biology)
Welsh 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 Wales
Swansea University accepts the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales as fully equivalent to x1 A-Level.
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