Overview

The study of medical genetics is an exciting and fast-moving field that is making an enormous impact on medicine, helping us to understand, diagnose, and treat many human diseases.

With this Medical Genetics (Hons) programme at Swansea University, you will develop excellent analytical and project management skills and learn how to design experiments and plan work programmes.

Employment opportunities

Medical research,

Pharmaceutical industry and health sciences,

Post graduate studies (MSc, MRes, PhD)

Genetic counselling,

Clinical scientist,

Graduate entry medicine

Physicians associate

Teaching

Scientific writer

Bioinformatics

Programme Structure

Modules

Genetics, Genomics & Evolution

Population Genomics

Energy and Metabolism: The Reactions of Life

Microbiology

Epigenetics, Gene Regulation and Disease

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00

More details

Apply via UCAS or directly on the university's website free of charge.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Swansea, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biology Medicine Genetics View 305 other Bachelors in Medicine in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A-levels/Welsh Baccalaureate: AAB. Biology essential, plus at least one other science (usually Chemistry)
IB: 34 to include Higher Level grades in Biology, plus at least one other science (usually Chemistry)
As well as one of the above qualification types all applicants are required:
GCSE: English and Maths minimum Grade C Wales (England Pre-2017) or Grade 4 (England Post-2017)
We accept Swansea University approved equivalent qualifications.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

22750 GBP / year

≈ 22750 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

Swansea

United Kingdom

727 - 1379 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

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