BSc (Hons) Medical Genetics at Swansea University

Medical Genetics gives in-depth knowledge of the building blocks of life, including techniques for analysing gene expression, protein interactions, DNA structure and damage, image analysis of biomolecules and cells, and advanced computational methods. Students combine compulsory and optional modules and develop experimental design and project management skills.

Faculty: Medical School  |  Department: Medical School (Genetics)  |  Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with a Foundation Year, Year Abroad or Year in Industry; 5 years with additional variants)  |  Intake: September 2026 and September 2027  |  Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 compulsory modules are Genetics, Genomics and Evolution and Population Genomics and Clinical Applications, with Skills for being a Medical Scientist, Introductory Biochemistry, Human Physiology and Cell Biology. Year 2 includes Microbial Molecular Genetics, with options such as Doctors, Patients and the Goals of Medicine and Skills for Researchers.

Career pathways

Graduates enter medical and life science commercial roles (research, pharmaceutical sales and marketing, laboratory technicians), research (PhD or academic technician), regulation (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, Food Standards Agency), and professional routes after further study including graduate entry medicine, physician associate, veterinary, dentistry, intellectual property law, and science teaching. The degree is part of the Medical Science in Practice Pathway to Medicine, with a guaranteed interview for Medicine (Graduate Entry) MB BCh for eligible students who complete the pathway.

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