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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: CC46

Biochemistry and Genetics with a Foundation Year

Swansea University
Swansea, Wales
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4 yearsDuration
£23,900Per Year (Intl)
£22,500Avg. Graduate Salary
81%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Swansea University, the BSc (Hons) Biochemistry and Genetics with a Foundation Year provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in biological sciences. Based in Swansea, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. If you’re interested in Biochemistry and Genetics, how they links to the study of diseases, the development of pharmaceutics and the complex relationship between these and our environment, but don’t have the required entry qualifications to join our BSc programme or are a mature student returning to education, our BSc with a Foundation Year is the right course for you. The foundation year of this four-year course will introduce you to the key concepts and knowledge you need to progress to the BSc in Biochemistry and Genetics. Following successful completion of the Foundation Year with at le... A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £22,500 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 77% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundation Chemistry
Foundation Biology
Foundation Mathematics
Biochemistry Fundamentals
Molecular Genetics
Metabolic Pathways and Regulation
Genetic Analysis and Inheritance
Experimental Design and Research Methods
UCAS Code:CC46
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CCD

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UCAS Points88

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic64

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£23,900

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£95,600

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Swansea University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£21,000£22,500£25,500
3 years£17,000£22,500£26,000
5 years£23,500£27,500£32,000

UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 17% below UK average salary
This course
£22,500
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£27,500
UK average
£27,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH03-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

58%Working
19%Studying
17%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
60%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
81%
Learning opportunities
81%
Assessment and feedback
73%
Academic support
86%
Organisation and management
80%
Learning resources
90%
Student voice
76%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
96%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Swansea University

Swansea University offers Biochemistry and Genetics with a Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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