Medical Biochemistry with a Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Swansea University
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If you’re interested in Biochemistry, how it 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 Medical ...Read more

If you’re interested in Biochemistry, how it 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 Medical Biochemistry. Following successful completion of the Foundation Year with at least a 60% overall average, students will progress onto Year 1 of the BSc.Our Medical Biochemistry degree will give you 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.You will benefit from access to the state-of-the-art research facilities at the Medical School, including DNA and protein analytical equipment, computer-based image analysers for molecular or cellular studies, and a powerful supercomputer facility.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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40/101
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15th
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37th
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Emily
11 Dec 23

Swansea is in a great location- close to Cardiff and right next to the Gower. It’s also on a straight train line to London! Everyone in the university is so lovely and always..Read more

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Rohan
06 Dec 23

Good place for study cause libraries are great. Singleton and bay campus are isolated from each other, and the bus service is not great so can improve the main uni bus services...Read more

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Emily
11 Dec 23
Medical Biochemistry BSc (Hons)
Swansea is in a great location- close to Cardiff and right next to the Gower. It’s also on a straight train line to London! Everyone in the university is so lovely and always...
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Rohan
06 Dec 23
Medical Biochemistry BSc (Hons)
Good place for study cause libraries are great. Singleton and bay campus are isolated from each other, and the bus service is not great so can improve the main uni bus services....
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Swansea University
Swansea University , Swansea

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Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Swansea  1.2 miles away

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