Genetics with a Foundation Year, BSc (Hons) 48 months Undergraduate Programme By Swansea University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

22,750 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

27 Aug, 2025Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

GeneticsMain Subject Area

Programme 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.

Programme 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

6+
24+
79+
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.

27 Aug 2025
4 Years
Sep

Domestic
9,535 GBP
International
22,750 GBP

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