Medical Genetics, BSc (Hons) / MSci (Hons)
Swansea UniversitySingleton Park Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
Medical genetics is a section of a broad area of modern biomolecular sciences, which covers a range of subjects. The field as a whole generates a wide range of graduates who go onto a range of careers, including work in an academic or industrial research laboratory, pharmaceutical sales, patent law, medical writing, consultancy, or following additional training, medical practice. Our Medical Genetics BSc (Hons)/ MSci (Hons) will give you an in-depth knowledge of these essential building blocks of 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. Throughout the programme, you will develop excellent analytical and project management skills and learn how to design experiments and plan work programmes. You will study a mix of compulsory and optional modules, giving you the flexibility to tailor your degree to your interests, career ambitions, or plans for further study.
This degree forms part of our ‘Medical Science in Practice’ Pathway to Medicine programme. Students who meet the entry requirements and complete the Pathway will be guaranteed for an interview for the School’s flagship Medicine (Graduate Entry) MBBCh course.
Key highlights
- Techniques for analysing gene expression, protein interactions and DNA damage
- Image analysis of biomolecules and cells plus advanced computational methods
- Builds experimental design, analytical and project management skills
- Compulsory and optional modules let you tailor your degree
- Part of a Pathway to Medicine programme with guaranteed interview for Graduate Entry Medicine
Entry requirements
- A-level: AAB-BCC — to include
- BTEC: D*DD — to include to include 4 optional Level 3 modules from Biology
- Access to HE Diploma — UK Access: N/A
- T-level — Considered on a case by case basis
- UCAS tariff points: 104-136 — Mixed Qualifications: 104 - 136 UCAS tariff points from 3 highest qualifications, to include 40 UCAS tariff points in A level Biology
- UCAS tariff points: 40 — Mixed Qualifications: 104 - 136 UCAS tariff points from 3 highest qualifications, to include 40 UCAS tariff points in A level Biology
- International Baccalaureate: 32 — to include to include 5 at Higher Level Biology, plus one other STEM subject
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).
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
Careers this course leads to
- Research scientist
- Pharmaceutical sales representative
- Patent attorney
- Medical writer
- Scientific consultant
- Doctor (after further training)
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £22,750 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Swansea University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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