Overview

The Genetics with a Foundation Year (Hons) programme offered by Swansea University 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.

Career Paths

With a degree in Genetics, career opportunities are diverse and extensive. They include:

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

Courses include:

Human Immunology
Communicating Medical Sciences
Bioethics
Health Data Science
Practical Epidemiology
Infectious Diseases

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00

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

Genetics View 121 other Bachelors in Genetics 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 level (or equivalent) typical offer: CCD
T Levels: Considered on a case by case basis
International Baccalaureate: 26 to include 4 at Higher Level Biology

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

23900 GBP / year

≈ 23900 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 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.

Funding

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