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Diploma of Biochemistry and Genetics

Swansea, United Kingdom
0.58 years
English
On campus
Diploma

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 (2): 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 (International Year One
Stage 2): e. G. UK 72-80 UCAS points
Some pathways need GCSE Maths grade C/4
Varies by country (see Notes).

Accepted academic background

Secondary education to the country-specific standard on the Academic Entry Requirements page (International Year One, Stage 2), No single grade, E. G. UK 72-80 UCAS points, IB 22-24, China 75-80 percent, Pakistan HSC 60 percent.

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Passport Copy.

How to apply

Review the program admission requirements and intake deadlines. Prepare academic transcripts
Identification
any required supporting documents. Complete the institution application and provide language results if applicable. Pay any required application fee
Submit the application
await the admission decision.

Other costs

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

Program details

Campus	Singleton Park Campus
Faculty or school	Undergraduate Pathways
Department	Science
Teaching language	English
Credit value	70
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2
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
16 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 0.58 years.