Genetics and Molecular. Biology courses

Swansea University

Medical Genetics, Bsc (hons) in Swansea University

  • Duration : 3 Years
  • Intake : September
  • Level : Undergraduate
  • Tuition & fees : £ 19,050 Per Year
  • IELTS : 6.0
  • TOEFL : 0
  • PTE : 0


About Medical Genetics, Bsc (hons) in Swansea University

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.

Our Medical Genetics degree will give you an in-depth knowledge of these essential building blocks of life. 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.

You will develop excellent analytical and project management skills and learn how to design experiments and plan work programmes.

WHY MEDICAL GENETICS AT SWANSEA?

You will benefit from access to the Medical School’s state-of-the-art research facilities, including DNA and protein analytical equipment, and computer-based image analysers for molecular and cellular studies.

This degree is a Pathway to Medicine programme. Provided you meet the minimum entry requirements for Graduate Entry Medicine, and have successfully completed this Pathway, you will be guaranteed an interview for our flagship Graduate Entry Medicine MBBCh course.

YOUR MEDICAL GENETICS EXPERIENCE

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.

You may also have the opportunity to spend time undertaking research in industrial or medical laboratories either in the UK or abroad.

A mix of compulsory and optional modules gives you the flexibility to tailor your degree to your particular interests, career ambitions, or plans for further study.

MEDICAL GENETICS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

A degree in Medical Genetics opens up a range of exciting careers and opportunities for further study in diverse fields including:

  • Medicine
  • Forensic science
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Clinical Genetics
  • Bioinformatics

This degree also provides an ideal base for further study to become a medical doctor and many of our students have gone on to study Graduate Entry Medicine at Swansea.

Non-native English speakers must achieve 6.0 overall with no component less than 5.5 in IELTS or equivalent tests.

Candidates are expected to have achieved 70% Year XII  including Standard XII in English - 70% or above (or equivalent). 

Swansea University Highlights

Type of learning On-campus
Type of degrees Bachelors, Masters
No. of campuses 2
Application Season Various intakes round the year
On-campus housing Available
Financial Aid Available as Scholarships and Awards
Work Study Available for international students

Swansea University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

An estimated budget for aspirants consisting of expenses like accommodation, travel and stay required to study in the UK is as compiled below. Note that an annual budget for undergraduates and graduates of the university is approximately 7500 GBP and 9500 GBP, respectively.

Swansea University Tuition Fee

The tuition fees vary from course to course for both graduate and undergraduate degrees. Fee for some of the course is: 

  • Social Work & Graduate Entry in Medicine (GEM): 9,000 GBP.
  • Nursing, Midwifery, Paramedic Science and Healthcare courses: 9,000 GBP.
  • Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL): 7950 GBP.

Swansea University Cost of living

Other expenses apart from the tuition fee are as mentioned below.

Private Residence Costs

Expenditure Cost per week Cost per academic year (40 weeks)
Rent 80.00 – 110.00 3200.00 – 4400.00
Meals - 2,000 to 3,000
Contents Insurance 2.75 110.00
Broadband 4.60 184.00
Travel Costs 9.00 360.00

Swansea University Course Costs

Course Costs Costs per Week Cost per academic year (40 weeks)
Books 8.36 334.40
Printing and Binding 1.10 44.00
Course Equipment 1.75 70.00
Field Trips 1.35 – 30.00 54.00 – 1200.00

Know more about Studying in UK

Tuition Fees in UK (1st Year Average) MS: £17276 | MBA: £17276 | BE/Btech: £16632 | BBA: £15130 | BSc: £16632 | MFin: £19000 | MA: £15560 | MIM: £18241 | MEM: £16950 | MArch: £14271 | BHM: £12662 | MIS: £15344 | MEng: £12876 | MBBS: £28865| MPharm: £15452
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in UK £850 to £1,050 a month
Entrance Exams in UK TOEFL: 88 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 59 | GMAT: 590
Work and Study in UK Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in UK 2 Year after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in UK £348
Student Visa in UK Your nationality, duration of your stay and purpose of your stay are the three essential factors for UK visa. For Non-EU students UK visa is mandatory.
Intakes in UK There are mainly two intakes in UK: January/February & September/October.
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Fees components - (1st year Fees and expense)

Tuition & fees :

£ 19,050

Total

£ 19,050