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Genetics with a Placement Year BSc Hons
Studying a Genetics degree at Swansea University 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,
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What you will need to do
Apply by 29 Jan
What you won’t need to do
Audition for a Place
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Pass an entry test
Points of entry for Genetics with a Placement Year BSc Hons
Year 1
Entry requirements for Biological Sciences and Genetics at Swansea University
Entry requirements are the formal requirements students need to meet to be considered for a place on a university course. But, each year many universities accept students with lower grades. The bar chart below shows the actual UCAS tariff points of students currently on this course.
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Required subjects for Genetics with a Placement Year BSc Hons at Swansea University
Biology essential, plus at least one other science (usually Chemistry)
UCAS points for current students on Biological Sciences and Genetics at Swansea University
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Most relevant Student Reviews for Biological Sciences at Swansea University
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18th December 24
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certain faculty fail to engage students in their chosen material. certain modules are not biologically or chemically based and are inapplicable to all post-graduate career pathways. read more
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18th December 24
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The course is easier than i had thought; I'm glad I chose it read more
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12th August 24
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12th August 24
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This course put me on the pathway to do a PhD. The teaching staff are very supportive and the research during my project year was interesting. read more
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12th January 24
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23rd May 23
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30th April 23
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I feel very happy with my course. Tough at times but the lecturers are really supportive! read more
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30th April 23
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28th April 23
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I am so grateful for this course & the supportive staff involved. It has provided me with multiple opportunities. I’ve learnt more on this one year course than my 3 year undergraduate course! read more
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27th April 23
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27th April 23
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The course is not accredited by the IBMS board. read more
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27th April 23
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27th April 23
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Most relevant Student Reviews for Genetics at Swansea University
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22nd April 24
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Very good accomodation would reccomend to all read more
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member685165
27th April 23
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During covid times it was not good value for money. Most of the lecturers are lovely and helpful, with some exceptions that treat foreign students as inferior. read more
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