Genetics with a Foundation Year, BSc (Hons) 48 months Undergraduate Program By Swansea University |Top Universities
Program Duration

48 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

21,650 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

28 Aug, 2024Application Deadline

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Genetics

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

If you’re interested in the study of Genetics and stepping into the exciting and fast-moving field that is making an enormous impact in a range of scientific areas but don’t have the required entry qualifications to join our BSc programme or are a mature student returning to education, our BSc with a Foundation Year is the right course for you.
The foundation year of this four-year course will introduce you to the key concepts and knowledge you need to progress to the BSc in Genetics, following successful completion of the Foundation Year with at least a 60% overall average, students will progress onto Year 1 of the BSc.
Our Genetics degree will give you an in-depth knowledge of these fundamental building blocks of all life on earth. 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.

Program overview

Main Subject

Genetics

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

If you’re interested in the study of Genetics and stepping into the exciting and fast-moving field that is making an enormous impact in a range of scientific areas but don’t have the required entry qualifications to join our BSc programme or are a mature student returning to education, our BSc with a Foundation Year is the right course for you.
The foundation year of this four-year course will introduce you to the key concepts and knowledge you need to progress to the BSc in Genetics, following successful completion of the Foundation Year with at least a 60% overall average, students will progress onto Year 1 of the BSc.
Our Genetics degree will give you an in-depth knowledge of these fundamental building blocks of all life on earth. 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.

Admission requirements

79+
6+
24+
A-levels/Welsh Baccalaureate: CCD which must include Biology
IB: 24 to include Higher Level grade 4 Biology
BTEC: Typically DMM including a good Biology profile
T Levels: We welcome applicants with T levels. Applicants will be assessed on a case by case basis.
 
As well as one of the above qualification types all applicants are required: 
GCSE: English and Maths minimum Grade C Wales (England Pre-2017) or Grade 4 (England Post-2017)
We accept Swansea University approved equivalent qualifications.
For applicants whose first language is not English we require a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) and no less than 5.5 in each component.
28 Aug 2024
4 Years
Sep

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

9,000 GBP
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International Students

21,650 GBP
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