Biochemistry and Genetics Msci (Hons)
Swansea University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 40 graduates of Biochemistry and Genetics Msci (Hons) and other courses in Genetics at Swansea University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Genetics.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Genetics
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Genetics at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £23000 | £19500 | £26500 |
25-75 percentile range | £18000 - £27500 | £17000 - £24500 | £21000 - £29500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Genetics
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25877 | £23455 | £28898 |
25-75 percentile range | £21994 - £29834 | £18408 - £28926 | £22362 - £35849 |
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Course Description
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE THREE-YEAR BSc AND FOUR-YEAR MSci DEGREES?
The NEW four-year MSci degree is an ADVANCED undergraduate initial degree, adding a further research-focused year to our current three-year BSc degrees. (MSci degree programmes of this type are also known as “Integrated Masters” or “Undergraduate Masters” and are financed by undergraduate student loans. ) Most of the first three years will be in common with the BSc schemes, but the MSci offers specialist training in a broad range of laboratory techniques during the third year as preparation for an intensive advanced research project throughout the fourth year.
The Biochemistry & Genetics Joint Honours degree offers modules from both the separate Single Honours Biochemistry and Single Honours Genetics degrees and covers a broader range of topics within the fields of biochemistry, genetics and molecular biology. It is intended to demonstrate the overlapping principles of the two disciplines and allows greater flexibility in choice of modules. The Biochemistry & Genetics (Joint Honours) course is intended for students who have studied both Chemistry and Biology to A-Level (or equivalent). This course will appeal to students who are enthusiastic about following a broad and flexible approach to understanding the molecular basis of life processes and inheritance mechanisms. This degree will:
- prepare you for further study that enables you to take up research positions in industry.
- prepare you for graduate training to be a doctor, dentist, or teacher, or for postgraduate or doctoral research.
- provide you with transferable skills, including team working, communication, presentation, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
In the final year, you will complete a research project under the guidance of a professional research scientist. By working as an independent researcher, you will develop effective project management skills and will be trained to design experiments and plan work programmes.
This degree will prepare you for roles in a wide variety of professions, including the pharmaceutical industry, forensic science, and the development of new crops and agrochemicals. Our graduates have gone on to employment or further study in: university research, industrial research & development, clinical sciences, teaching, forensics, scientific management, medical sales, scientific publicity,
graduate-entry medicine.
SOME HIGHLIGHTS: *A progressive teaching and research environment with superb facilities for project work. In the 2014 Research Excellence Framework, which compared all UK research, we received the highest score for our excellent research environment and were second highest for overall research quality.
High levels of student satisfaction in the National Student Survey. Exceptional graduate employability in these subject areas. *Located in one of the UK’s fastest growing Medical Schools teaching Graduate Entry Medicine (ranked 3rd in the UK). (Students are expected to provide their own lab coat and safety glasses for laboratory practical classes and project work. There will be an opportunity to obtain these after arrival at Swansea.
A reading list will be made available before the course begins to all applicants holding offers of places.)
We guarantee that you will be made a conditional offer for a course at Swansea University. Subject requirements will apply. Please come along to our next Open Day or get in touch for further information.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Biochemistry and Genetics Msci (Hons) at Swansea University
25% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
20% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
10% | Information Technology Professionals |
10% | Sales occupations |
10% | Finance Professionals |
10% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Genetics
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Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All Degrees
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
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About Swansea University
Swansea University was established in 1920 and is located in the large city of Swansea, in Wales. There are two campuses, the flagship campus is located between Singleton Park, with its green parkland and botanical gardens, and Swansea Bay beach. The more recent Bay Campus on the other hand is located on an extensive beachfront property on the eastern side of town, past the marina. Apart from a vibrant academic life, students can attend the numerous yearly festivals that take place in Swansea, guaranteeing plenty of opportunities for getting out and about in your free time.
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