BSc (Hons) Medical Genetics in Swansea United Kingdom | Swansea University

Swansea University | Swansea United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 21,650
(c. USD28,928.08)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

The field of medical genetics is a dynamic and rapidly evolving discipline that significantly influences modern healthcare, enabling better comprehension, diagnosis, and treatment of numerous human illnesses. Our Medical Genetics program provides comprehensive understanding of these fundamental biological components. You'll master techniques for examining gene activity, protein relationships, DNA architecture and mutations, microscopic imaging of cellular structures, and sophisticated computational analysis. The program cultivates strong analytical abilities and project coordination expertise, teaching you to devise experiments and organize research initiatives.

Graduating with a Medical Genetics qualification creates pathways to rewarding professional prospects and advanced education across various domains such as: Healthcare, Crime scene investigation, Drug development, Genetic counseling, and Computational biology. This program also serves as excellent preparation for medical school, with numerous alumni successfully progressing to Swansea's Graduate Entry Medicine course.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

A-levels/Welsh Baccalaureate: AAB-BBB. Biology essential, plus at least one other science (usually Chemistry)

IB: 32-34 to include Higher Level grades in Biology, plus at least one other science (usually Chemistry)

BTEC: Typically Distinction to Double Distinction plus A Level Grade B in Biology

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, Pearson Test of English (Academic) - 56

Tuition GBP 21,650
Swansea, United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree

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