MSci (Hons) Genetics at Swansea University

Programme overview

The MSci (Hons) Genetics is the integrated master's route of the Genetics degree, adding a fourth year of advanced research at FHEQ level 7 to the BSc content. It gives hands-on experience of techniques for analysing gene expression, protein interactions, DNA structure and damage, and cellular imaging, with advanced computational approaches used in genetic research.

Duration: 4 years full-time (5 years with a foundation year) | Intake: September | Study mode: integrated | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Years 1 to 3 follow the BSc Genetics structure (genetics, genomics and evolution, cell biology, microbial molecular genetics, human and medical genetics, genetic toxicology and genetics of cancer), and Year 4 consists of an Advanced Research Manuscript (60 credits) and an Advanced Research Project (60 credits).

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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Application information

Entry requirements

4-year MSci: typical A-level offer AAB to BCC including A-level Biology; BTEC D*DD, DD with A-level Biology at B, or D*DD including 4 optional Level 3 Biology modules; UK Access: 27 Distinctions, 15 Merits and 3 Passes with 15 credits from Biology; T Level Distinction in Science (laboratory sciences specialism); mixed qualifications 104-136 UCAS tariff points including 40 points in A-level Biology; International Baccalaureate 32 including 6 at Higher Level Biology. 5-year MSci with foundation year: A-level CC-CCD or CCC-CCD with Biology grade C; BTEC DMM; IB 26 including 4 at Higher Level Biology. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time undergraduate tuition fee for Welsh, English and other UK students. International fee is shown on the course page. Source

International applicants: GBP 23,900 a year (2026/27). Year 1 tuition fee, full-time MSci Source

Intake: September

Duration: 4 years full-time (5 years with a foundation year)

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