MSc Hons Biochemistry and Genetics

The Biochemistry and Genetics MSci (Hons) course at Swansea University provides students with an in-depth exploration into the worlds of biochemistry and genetics, designed to advance the students' knowledge and skills synthetically across the disciplines. The course is taught by leading biochemists and dedicated tutors who support and guide the students throughout their course duration.Course Content: The course is based on a curriculum that encourages inquiry, innovation, and understanding of biochemistry and genetics, covering topics ranging from animal and plant biology to medical biochemistry. It incorporates lectures, workshops, tutorials, and practicals, supplemented by a research project in the final year. A year of work placement or studying abroad is also available as part of the course.Key Modules: Modules across the years span topics including Cell Biology, Microbiology, and Molecular Genetics, Biochemical Skills, Cell Cycle, Medical Genetics, Biostatistics, Protein Biochemistry and Enzymology, among others. Accreditations: This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology which validates both the high standards of teaching and the relevance of the curriculum. Future Careers: On completion of the course, students have multiple career paths they can pursue within the fields of biochemistry and genetics. These include medical research laboratories, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, and hospital and public health laboratories. They could also work in education or progress onto further study, such as a PhD. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.