BSc (Hons) Genetics at Swansea University

Genetics gives an in-depth understanding of the fundamental building blocks of life, with hands-on experience of techniques used to analyse gene expression, protein interactions, DNA structure and damage, and biomolecular and cellular imaging, alongside computational approaches used in modern genetic research. It is a single honours, interdisciplinary degree taught on Singleton Park Campus with an optional year abroad or year in industry.

Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with a year abroad, foundation year or year in industry; 5 years with a year abroad and foundation year)  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers genetics, genomics and evolution, population genomics and clinical applications, cell biology, introductory biochemistry and human physiology. Year 2 includes microbial molecular genetics, molecular evolution, techniques in molecular biology, biostatistics and human and medical genetics, and Year 3 includes genetic toxicology, genetics of cancer, bioinformatics and a capstone project or science teaching option.

Career pathways

Graduate destinations include medical and life science commercial roles (research, sales and marketing for pharmaceutical companies, laboratory technician), research as a PhD student or technician, regulatory bodies such as the MHRA and Food Standards Agency, further study towards graduate entry medicine, physician associate, veterinary or dental training, graduate entry law (intellectual property and patents), and science teaching.

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