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- Medical Genetics with a Foundation Year and Year Abroad
Course options
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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Singleton Park Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
21-SEP-26
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Duration
5 Years
Course summary
Studying a Medical Genetics degree at Swansea University will give you an in-depth knowledge of these essential building blocks of life. The foundation year of this four-year course will introduce you to the key concepts and knowledge you need to progress to the BSc in Medical Genetics. 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.During the course you will develop excellent analytical and project management skills and learn how to design experiments and plan work programmes.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.You will benefit from access to the Medical School’s state-of-the-art research facilities, including DNA and protein analytical equipment, and computer-based image analysers for molecular and cellular studies.Our academic staff are active in a diverse range of genetics research fields, offering an unrivalled mix of academic excellence and cutting-edge practice.In addition to your formal studies, we hold regular research talks with Swansea University staff and guest expert speakers from other universities, industry, the NHS and research institutions.A degree in Medical Genetics opens up a range of exciting careers and opportunities for further study in diverse fields and many of our students have gone on to study Graduate Entry Medicine at Swansea.
Application deadline
14/01/2026
Tuition fees
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£ 23,900per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
Entry requirements
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QUALIFICATION TYPE
- A level
- Scottish Higher
- UCAS Points
- Access to HE Diploma
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
- T Level
- WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
- Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
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University League Table
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Campus address
Singleton Park Campus, Singleton Park, Swansea, Swansea, SA2 8PP, United Kingdom
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Subject ranking
35th out of 87 3
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Entry standards
/ Max 225120 53%42nd
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Graduate prospects
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Student satisfaction
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