About Biology, Bsc (hons) in Swansea University
- Biosciences is ranked 7th in the UK for Research Excellence and 2nd in the UK for the quality of our research publications [Research Excellence Framework 2014-2021]
- We are ranked 3rd in the UK for Student Experience by The Times Good University Guide 2021
- We're 1st in the UK for Student Satisfaction (NSS 2021)
A deep academic understanding of life on earth is now more important than ever. Studying living organisms in all their epic variety helps us to identify critical threats and major opportunities, from the smallest scale to the biggest.
This three-year biology degree gives you the flexibility to explore natural life wherever your interests lie.
WHY BIOLOGY AT SWANSEA?
Biology at Swansea University has a strong reputation and draws students from across the world and is based on our stunning Singleton Park campus overlooking Swansea Bay.
YOUR BIOLOGY EXPERIENCE
- A flexibly structured degree path means you have the opportunity to study abroad for a year or work in industry for a year, either locally, nationally or overseas.
- Our state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities include the Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Research, a Zoological Museum, a custom-designed 18 metre catamaran-class survey vessel, and a unique visualisation centre that displays multi-dimensional information from animal tracking data.
- Field courses available near and far allow you to work varied habitats. You can explore the spectacular marine coastal ecosystems of the Gower Peninsula on our doorstep, and natural life in distant lands such as India, Borneo and Puerto Rico.
BIOLOGY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Our graduate have become Ecologists, Project Officers, Hydrometry and Telemetry Officers, Benthic Taxonomists, Wildlife and Education Officers, Animal Keepers and Crop Technicians.
Our department has strong connections with international and national organisations such as Natural Resources Wales, The British Mammal Society and The National Wetlands Centre Wales which will add value to your studies.
Non-native English speakers must achieve 6.0 overall with no component less than 5.5 in IELTS or equivalent tests.
Candidates are expected to have achieved 70% Year XII including Standard XII in English - 70% or above (or equivalent).
Swansea University Highlights
| Type of learning |
On-campus |
| Type of degrees |
Bachelors, Masters |
| No. of campuses |
2 |
| Application Season |
Various intakes round the year |
| On-campus housing |
Available |
| Financial Aid |
Available as Scholarships and Awards |
| Work Study |
Available for international students |
Swansea University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
An estimated budget for aspirants consisting of expenses like accommodation, travel and stay required to study in the UK is as compiled below. Note that an annual budget for undergraduates and graduates of the university is approximately 7500 GBP and 9500 GBP, respectively.
Swansea University Tuition Fee
The tuition fees vary from course to course for both graduate and undergraduate degrees. Fee for some of the course is:
- Social Work & Graduate Entry in Medicine (GEM): 9,000 GBP.
- Nursing, Midwifery, Paramedic Science and Healthcare courses: 9,000 GBP.
- Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL): 7950 GBP.
Swansea University Cost of living
Other expenses apart from the tuition fee are as mentioned below.
Private Residence Costs
| Expenditure |
Cost per week |
Cost per academic year (40 weeks) |
| Rent |
80.00 – 110.00 |
3200.00 – 4400.00 |
| Meals |
- |
2,000 to 3,000 |
| Contents Insurance |
2.75 |
110.00 |
| Broadband |
4.60 |
184.00 |
| Travel Costs |
9.00 |
360.00 |
Swansea University Course Costs
| Course Costs |
Costs per Week |
Cost per academic year (40 weeks) |
| Books |
8.36 |
334.40 |
| Printing and Binding |
1.10 |
44.00 |
| Course Equipment |
1.75 |
70.00 |
| Field Trips |
1.35 – 30.00 |
54.00 – 1200.00 |
