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Medical Genetics - MSci (Hons)

Swansea University

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  • Qualification

    Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)

  • Location

    Singleton Park Campus 1

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

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 that have a genetic component.The 4 year MSci is an advanced undergraduate degree, adding a further research-focused year to a 3 year BSc. This will give you an in-depth knowledge of the fundamental building blocks of all life on earth. The MSci programme follows our BSc in Medical Genetics course, but offers specialist training in a broad range of laboratory techniques. In the additional year you will develop an extended, research project.This advanced undergraduate degree will give you an in-depth knowledge of the essential building blocks of human life. 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.You will develop excellent analytical and project management skills and learn how to design experiments and plan work programmes.With a degree in Medical 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, BioinformaticsThis degree also provides an ideal base for further study to become a medical doctor and many of our students have gone on to study Graduate Entry Medicine at Swansea.

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£ 22,750per year

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University information

Swansea University

Swansea University

Swansea University

  • University League Table

    40th

  • Campus address

    Singleton Park Campus, Singleton Park, Swansea, Swansea, SA2 8PP, United Kingdom

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Swansea has a thriving community of students from 130+ countries. This vibrant mix of nationalities and cultures greatly enriches your learning experience.
Swansea's dedicated international recruitment, admissions and student support teams will help to guide you from application to arrival and beyond.
Ranked 40th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2026), Swansea University offers an exceptional education combined with an unforgettable student experience.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    38th out of 91 8

  • Entry standards

    / Max 218
    130 60%

    42nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    69.0 69%

    61st

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.12 78%

    35th

    14

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