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- Medical Genetics with a Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Singleton Park Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
29-SEP-25
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
Studying a Medical Genetics degree at Swansea University will give you an in-depth knowledge of these essential building blocks of life. The foundation year of this four-year course will introduce you to the key concepts and knowledge you need to progress to the BSc in Medical Genetics. 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.During the course you will develop excellent analytical and project management skills and learn how to design experiments and plan work programmes.The study of medical genetics is an exciting and fast-moving field that is making an enormous impact on medicine, helping us to understand, diagnose, and treat many human diseases.You will benefit from access to the Medical School鈥檚 state-of-the-art research facilities, including DNA and protein analytical equipment, and computer-based image analysers for molecular and cellular studies.Our academic staff are active in a diverse range of genetics research fields, offering an unrivalled mix of academic excellence and cutting-edge practice.In addition to your formal studies, we hold regular research talks with Swansea University staff and guest expert speakers from other universities, industry, the NHS and research institutions.A degree in Medical Genetics opens up a range of exciting careers and opportunities for further study in diverse fields and many of our students have gone on to study Graduate Entry Medicine at Swansea.We have an outstanding reputation for Medicine at Swansea and are ranked 5th in the UK for Medicine according to the Times Good University 大象传媒 2023.
Application deadline
29 January
Tuition fees
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拢 21,650per year
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University information

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University League Table
37th
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Campus address
Swansea University, Singleton Park, Swansea, Swansea, SA2 8PP, Wales
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
15th out of 83 2
30th out of 94 3
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Entry standards
/ Max 214152 71%27th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10092.0 92%4th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 42.97 74%59th
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Entry standards
/ Max 228138 60%40th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10074.0 74%57th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.17 79%21st
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