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Foundation of Biochemistry and Genetics

Swansea, United Kingdom
0.58 years
English
On campus
Foundation

About the program

Two-semester International Year One that gives international students direct entry to the first year of a Swansea University degree in biochemistry and genetics.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (0): no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate understanding of Biochemistry and Genetics
Apply appropriate scientific or quantitative concepts
Interpret relevant evidence
Observations
or data
Communicate research or analytical findings responsibly.

Career outcomes

Further study (BSc Biochemistry
Genetics
Medical Biochemistry
Medical Genetics)
Graduate Entry Medicine interview route (Medical Biochemistry
Medical Genetics)

Curriculum

Integrated first year over two semesters on Singleton Park Campus: students take the first-year modules of the matching Swansea University degree (BSc (Hons) Biochemistry
Biochemistry and Genetics
Genetics
Medical Biochemistry or Medical Genetics) plus the College modules Research and Study Skills (ILSC) 1 and an Academic Support Tutorial
Then move into year two.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary education to the country-specific standard on the Academic Entry Requirements page (Foundation
Stage 1): e. G. UK 5 GCSEs (A/7-E/3) or 28 UCAS AS points
Some pathways need GCSE Maths grade C/4
Age and English requirements apply
Varies by country (see Notes).

Accepted academic background

Secondary education to the country-specific standard on the Academic Entry Requirements page (Foundation, Stage 1), No single grade, E. G. UK 5 GCSEs or 28 AS points, Vietnam GPA 6.5, Nepal, Korea, Thailand GPA 2.0.

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Passport Copy.

How to apply

Check the pathway eligibility requirements and the intended intake. Prepare academic transcripts
Passport details
available language results. Complete the provider application form
Submit supporting documents
pay any applicable application fee. Review the offer and enrollment instructions.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£21,600 GBP
Application fee	£50 GBP
Deposit	£4,300 GBP

Program details

Campus	Bay Campus
Faculty or school	Undergraduate Pathways
Department	Science
Teaching language	English
Credit value	80
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0
Scholarship note	Pathway bursaries may be available subject to academic and intake eligibility.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
30 Nov 2026
17 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 0.58 years.