A Levels or equivalent: Each applicant is considered on a case-by-case basis. If you don’t think you meet our standard BSc entry requirements please contact us to discuss entry on to the Foundation Year. Subjects should include Chemistry. GCSE: English and Maths minimum grade C (4) This Integrated Foundation Year will help you to develop key skills and a solid grounding in the fundamentals of biological and organic chemistry, molecular biology, data handling, and laboratory practice. It is ideal if you are interested in life sciences but don’t have the required entry qualifications to join our BSc programmes or are a mature student returning to education. TYPICAL MODULES INCLUDE: Organic Chemistry, Biological Chemistry, Metabolism and Homeostasis, Human Cells, Molecular Biology, Microbiology and Disease, Skills Development PROGRESSION TO THE FOLLOWING BSc PROGRAMMES*: • Biochemistry** • Biochemistry and Genetics** BIOCHEMISTRY / BIOCHEMISTRY AND GENETICS / MEDICAL BIOCHEMISTRY / MEDICAL PHARMACOLOGY SINGLETON CAMPUS
BIOSCIENCES SINGLETON CAMPUS
CHEMISTRY SINGLETON CAMPUS
A Levels or equivalent: CCD (If not studying A Level Biology, GCSE Grade B in Biology/Science required) GCSE: English and Maths minimum grade C
A Levels or equivalent: CCD (to include Chemistry) GCSE: English minimum grade C, Maths minimum grade C
The Integrated Foundation Year gives you the chance to develop scientific and numerical understanding which is essential to the successful completion of a Biology degree. This degree gives you the flexibility to explore natural life wherever your interests lie. TYPICAL MODULES INCLUDE: Techniques in Ecology: an Introduction, Research Skills for Biologists, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry PROGRESSION TO THE FOLLOWING BSc SINGLE HONOURS PROGRAMMES*: • Biology • Marine Biology • Zoology
This Integrated Foundation Year is suitable if you do not have the relevant qualifications to directly start the three year BSc course. The Chemistry curriculum at Swansea is informed by the needs of modern industry and is constantly updated, ensuring you will always be taught relevant material which is applicable in the wider world. TYPICAL MODULES INCLUDE: Elementary Chemistry, Fundamental Mathematics for Chemists, Methods of Analysis and Detection, Synthesis and Analysis, Reactions and Products,
The Physics of Chemistry PROGRESSION TO THE FOLLOWING BSc SINGLE HONOURS PROGRAMME*: • Chemistry
• Medical Biochemistry** • Medical Pharmacology**
(**minimum 60% required to progress onto year 1 from Foundation Year)
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