| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Genetics degree offers a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of life, equipping students with advanced analytical and experimental design skills. Graduates pursue diverse careers in medical research, pharmaceuticals, genetic counseling, and academia.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Genetics degree provides an in-depth knowledge of the fundamental building blocks of life on earth. They develop analytical and project management skills, and learn how to design experiments and plan work programs.
Outline:
Year 1 (Level 4)
- Evolutionary & molecular genetics
- Genetic analysis
- Eukaryotic cell biology
- Microbiology
Year 2 (Level 5)
- Human and medical genetics
- Molecular evolution
- Microbial molecular genetics
Year 3 (Level 6)
Teaching:
Students are taught by a range of world-leading researchers, giving them access to the latest research. Teaching methods include lectures, lab practicals, independent learning, and small groups.
Careers:
Genetics graduates have diverse career opportunities, including:
- Medical research
- Pharmaceutical industry and health sciences
- Postgraduate studies (MSc, MRes, PhD)
- Genetic counseling
- Clinical scientist
- Graduate entry medicine
- Physicians associate
- Teaching
- Scientific writer
- Bioinformatics
Tuition Fees and Payment Information:
UK £ 9,000 International £ 21,650
Entry 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
T Levels:
We welcome applicants with T levels. Applicants will be assessed on a case by case basis. 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.
