Overview

Our Genetics degree will give you an in-depth knowledge of these fundamental building blocks of all life on earth. You will learn techniques for analysing gene expression, protein interactions, DNA structure and damage, image analysis of biomolecules and cells, and advanced computer analytical methods.

The Medical Genetics with a Foundation Year BSc degree from Swansea University is part of our Pathway to Medicine programme. Provided you meet the minimum entry requirements for Graduate Entry Medicine, and have successfully completed the Pathway, you will be guaranteed an interview for our flagship Graduate Entry Medicine MBBCh course.

Career

A degree in Medical Genetics opens up a range of exciting careers and opportunities for further study in diverse fields including:

Forensic science
Pharmaceuticals
Genetic Counsellor
NHS Scientist Training Programme
Bioinformatics
Doctor
Physician Associate

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Immunology

Techniques in Molecular Biology

Human and Medical Genetics

Microbial Molecular Genetics

Doctors, patients & the goals of medicine

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

Biomedical Science 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: CCD which must include Biology
IB: 24 to include Higher Level grade 4 Biology
BTEC: Typically DMM including a good Biology profile
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

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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

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Scholarships Information

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