Swansea,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) Genetics with a Foundation Year in Swansea United Kingdom | Swansea University
Swansea University
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Swansea United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
21,650
(c. USD28,886.51)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
If you're fascinated by Genetics and want to enter this dynamic, rapidly evolving field that's transforming multiple scientific disciplines but lack the entry requirements for our BSc program or are returning to education as a mature student, our BSc with Foundation Year is the perfect choice.
This four-year program begins with a foundation year that covers essential concepts, preparing you to advance to the BSc in Genetics upon achieving at least a 60% overall average.
Our Genetics program provides comprehensive knowledge about life's fundamental components. You'll master techniques for studying gene expression, protein interactions, DNA structure and damage, biomolecular imaging, and advanced computational analysis.
You'll hone strong analytical and project management abilities while learning to design experiments and develop work plans.
A Genetics degree opens doors to diverse career paths, including: medical research, pharmaceuticals, health sciences, postgraduate studies (MSc, MRes, PhD), genetic counseling, clinical science, graduate medicine programs
Physician assistant roles, education, scientific writing, and bioinformatics
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
A-levels/Welsh Baccalaureate: CCD which must include Biology
IB: 24 to include Higher Level grade 4 Biology
BTEC: Typically DMM including a good Biology profile
As well as one of the above qualification types all applicants are required:
GCSE: English and Maths minimum Grade C Wales (England Pre-2017) or Grade 4 (England Post-2017)
We accept Swansea University approved equivalent qualifications.
For applicants whose first language is not English we require a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) and no less than 5.5 in each component. TOEFL (IBT) - 79,
IB: 24 to include Higher Level grade 4 Biology
BTEC: Typically DMM including a good Biology profile
As well as one of the above qualification types all applicants are required:
GCSE: English and Maths minimum Grade C Wales (England Pre-2017) or Grade 4 (England Post-2017)
We accept Swansea University approved equivalent qualifications.
For applicants whose first language is not English we require a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) and no less than 5.5 in each component. TOEFL (IBT) - 79,
Tuition
GBP
21,650