PGDip Genomic Medicine at Swansea University

Programme overview

PGDip Genomic Medicine is the diploma-level award of the Genomic Medicine programme. Genomic Medicine at Swansea is a research-led, practice-focused programme in human genetics, genome sequencing and the application of genomics in clinical practice and medical research, taught by researchers and clinicians in the Medical School at Singleton Park.

Faculty: Medical School | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Intake: September | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

120 credits: Bioinformatics for Genome Analysis, Introduction to Human Genetics and Genomics, Pharmacogenomics and Stratified Healthcare, Application of Genomics in Infectious Disease and Laboratory Measurement Techniques for Medical Sciences, plus one 20-credit option from Genomics of Common and Rare Inherited Disease or Cancer Genomics.

Career pathways

Graduates of the Genomic Medicine programme progress into clinical and diagnostic laboratories, academic research, medical writing and scientist training programmes, and further study from PhD to graduate entry medicine.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Requirements stated for the Genomic Medicine MSc, PGDip and PGCert: a 2:2 in a relevant subject such as genetics, biochemistry, pharmacology, pharmacy, medical biosciences, medicine or nursing. Applicants with sufficient relevant work experience (a relevant professional qualification, several years' post-qualifying experience, or three years of an undergraduate medical degree) may be considered individually. International applicants need IELTS Academic 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each part, or an accepted equivalent.

Requirements published at program group level.

Domestic applicants: GBP 3,500 a year (2026/27). PGDip, full-time, 1 year; the part-time 2-year route has the same Year 1 fee. Source

International applicants: GBP 8,000 a year (2026/27). PGDip, full-time, 1 year; the part-time 2-year route has the same Year 1 fee. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

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