BSc Medical Genetics with a Foundation Year
Course overview
This four-year programme is for students who do not have the required qualifications for direct entry to the BSc or are returning to education. The Foundation Year provides core scientific knowledge in subjects such as Biological Chemistry, Molecular Biology, and Microbiology to prepare students for the degree.
Successful completion of the Foundation Year, with a 60% overall average, allows progression to the three-year BSc Medical Genetics. Students then study genetic principles, learning techniques for analysing gene expression, DNA structure, and advanced computer analysis. This course is a recognised Pathway to Medicine programme.
Entry requirements
Candidates are required to submit a personal statement in which they discuss their reasons for applying to the course and other relevant information regarding their studies. An academic and/or employer reference is also required. Students have the option to upload their CV along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.
Grade Requirements:
- Applicants require A-level grades of CCD, which must include Biology or equivalent qualifications such as a BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM with a good profile in Biology.
English Language Requirements:
- Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds need to score a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 or submit equivalent test scores to be considered for the course.
- This overall score must also include no less than 5.5 in each component (Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking) of the English language qualification.
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
International Excellence Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded as a discount on tuition fees worth up to £5,000 in the first year of study, with a further £2,000 awarded in Year 2 (for £5,000 awardees only, subject to achieving a 70% average).
International Postgraduate Alumni Bursaries
First Class - £5,000 per year; Second Class, First division - £3,000 per year; Second Class, Second division - £1,000 per year; Taught Masters to Research Degree - £3,000 per year subject to satisfactory progress.
Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES)
The SUIPRES Scholarship covers the difference between the International and the Home tuition fee rate for the duration of the PhD/Professional Doctorate programme.
Swansea University Sport Scholarship
Financial support (of up to £2000).
Thrive Bursary
The Thrive bursary is a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees for the first year of study, with a progression bursary of £2,000 in subsequent years (applied as a discount off tuition fees).
Up to £4,000
Career opportunities
A BSc in Medical Genetics prepares graduates for a wide range of scientific and healthcare positions, or for further postgraduate study (MSc). The careers include:
- Biomedical Scientist
- Research Scientist
- Genetic Counsellor
- Scientific Writer
- Clinical Scientist
Cost of study
The tuition fee for the BSc Medical Genetics with a Foundation Year course is £23,900 per year for international students.
Admission
Application for the BSc Medical Genetics with a Foundation Year course is made through the university’s website or UCAS. For more about this process, speak to our trained counsellors. AHZ's trained counsellors.
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