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Medical Genetics with a Placement Year BSc Hons
Studying a Medical Genetics degree at Swansea University will give you an in-depth knowledge of these essential building blocks of life. You will learn techniques for analysing gene expression, protein
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What you will need to do
Apply by 29 Jan
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Audition for a Place
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Points of entry for Medical 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 Medical 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
Medical Biochemistry, BSc Hons FullTime
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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member5127695
18th December 24
Medical Biochemistry, Msci Hons FullTime
The course is easier than i had thought; I'm glad I chose it read more
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27th September 24
Zoology with a Year in Industry, BSc Hons FullTime
A variety of modules that there will be something to interest everyone read more
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26th September 24
Zoology, BSc Hons FullTime
Extensive and broad. Free roam to choose a path suited to you. Plenty of module options across the years as well as opportunities for industry or abroad studies. read more
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12th August 24
Medical Biochemistry, BSc Hons FullTime
Enjoyed the course. Very nice group read more
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member5113378
12th August 24
Biochemistry, Msci Hons FullTime
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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member597071
12th January 24
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Academic mentor is the one area I would say is lacking in the university read more
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member786623
23rd May 23
Biochemistry, Msci Hons FullTime
The course is good and interesting with a list of opportunities to learn read more
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member1285512
30th April 23
Medical Biochemistry, Msci Hons FullTime
I feel very happy with my course. Tough at times but the lecturers are really supportive! read more
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member585506
30th April 23
Biology, BSc Hons FullTime
Broad range of topics in first year, lots of practicals, very fun! read more
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member1185366
28th April 23
Biochemistry, Msci Hons FullTime
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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member985257
27th April 23
Biochemistry, BSc Hons FullTime
Really good lecturers who are clearly interested in the topics that they are lecturing about and are always around to help out should anyone have any queries read more
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member1185243
27th April 23
Biochemistry, Msci Hons FullTime
The course is not accredited by the IBMS board. read more
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member985201
27th April 23
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Has got the best teachers onboard with international equipped labs read more
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member585159
27th April 23
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Great course, is a very good Segway for medicine read more
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member585142
27th April 23
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Interesting topics, good communication, good lecturers in general. read more
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member485109
27th April 23
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member674767
9th January 23
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Not sure until I have finished study read more
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member869425
10th June 22
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Job prospects are high because Swansea prepares you for employment read more
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Most relevant Student Reviews for Genetics at Swansea University
member6107156
22nd April 24
Medical Genetics, BSc Hons FullTime
Very good accomodation would reccomend to all read more
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member685165
27th April 23
Biochemistry and Genetics, BSc Hons FullTime
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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