BSc Genetics, / BSc /
About this course
A BSc in Genetics, a genetics degree focusing on evolutionary mechanisms, genomic structures, and molecular biology. Core topics include Entrepreneurship. The course includes a compulsory year abroad. The first year covers core foundations through Genetics, Genomics & Evolution and Population Genomics and Clinical Applications alongside academic support modules. The second year introduces Microbial Molecular Genetics alongside optional practical and analytical training. The final year examines advanced topics through Practical Quantitative Research, Genetic Toxicology, and Genetics of Cancer. Optional modules allow specialisation in areas such as bioinformatics, medical genetics, and tissue engineering.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB-BCC to include A Level Biology and one other STEM subject IB: 32 to include 5 at Higher Level Biology, plus one other STEM subject
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What students say
Based on about 29 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 61%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 30%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Caring personal services: 30%
- Administrative occupations: 25%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 250 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 8%
- South East: 14%
- South West: 16%
- Wales: 35%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Access course: 5%
- Foundation course: 5%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Modules
- Academic support and professional development
- Genetics, Genomics & Evolution
- Population Genomics and Clinical Applications
- Skills for being a Medical Scientist
- Sgiliau ar gyfer Gwyddorau Meddygol
- Introductory Biochemistry
- Biocemeg Gyflwyniadol
- Human Physiology
- Ffisioleg Ddynol
- Cell Biology
- Bioleg Celloedd
- Microbial Molecular Genetics
- Enterprise and Creativity:Entrepreneurship in Practice
- Skills for Researchers
- Sgiliau i Ymchwilwyr
- Techniques in Molecular Biology
- Technegau Bioleg Foleciwlaidd
- Molecular Evolution
- Esblygiad Moleciwlaidd
- Biostatistics & Applied Research
- Bioystadegau ac Ymchwil Gymhwysol
- Human & Medical Genetics
- Geneteg Dynol a Meddygol
- Practical Quantitative Research
- Genetic Toxicology
- Genetics of Cancer
- Capstone Project
- Prosiect Capfaen
- Teaching Science
- Addysgu Gwyddoniaeth
- Advanced Biostatistics
- Medical Genetics
- Human Immunopathology
- Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
- The biology of ageing in health and disease
- Bioinformatics: From Sequence to Function
- Biowybodeg: O ddilyniant i swyddogaeth
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Genetics, / BSc / at Swansea University earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £32,000. The £27,500 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Genetics.
What do graduates of BSc Genetics, / BSc / at Swansea University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Genetics, / BSc / at Swansea University?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Genetics, / BSc / at Swansea University?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 121 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Genetics, / BSc / at Swansea University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.