As a result of the sequencing of the entire genome of many species, genetics is rapidly growing in importance. The same basic genetic principles apply to humans, animals, plants, and microorganisms such as bacteria. This gives flexibility to genetics graduates in future employment. Areas where genetics is important include the development of pharmaceuticals, forensic science, the treatment of diseases, the study of evolution, and the conservation of biodiversity. The Genetics course with integrated Foundation is intended for students who have studied Biology. If you don’t make or are predicted lower entry requirements than our 3 year degree, this foundation adds an additional year of intense tuition to ready you to progress to undergraduate study. Although Chemistry to A-S or A-Level is recommended, we do consider students without chemistry qualifications. This course will appeal to students who are enthusiastic about understanding molecular mechanisms of heredity and evolution across a wide range of organisms. This degree will: • give you experience of techniques for analysing gene expression, protein interactions, DNA structure and damage, image analysis of biomolecules and cells, and advanced computer analytical methods. • prepare you for graduate training to be a doctor, dentist, or teacher, or for postgraduate or doctoral research. • provide you with transferable skills, including team working, communication, presentation, problem-solving, and analytical skills. In the final year, you will complete a research project under the guidance of a professional research scientist. By working as an independent researcher, you will develop effective project management skills and will be trained to design experiments and plan work programmes. This degree will prepare you for roles in a wide variety of professions, including the pharmaceutical industry, forensic science, and conservation biology. Our graduates have gone on to employment or further study in: university research, industrial research & development, clinical sciences, teaching, forensics, scientific management, medical sales, scientific publicity, graduate-entry medicine.

In the foundation year students will cover the fundamental knowledge required to progress to the BSc in Medical Genetics: • human and cellular biology • molecular biology • data handling • laboratory practice Throughout the full BSc in Medical Genetics students will build on their basic knowledge learnt in the foundation year through a mix of lectures, practicals and project work. Students will explore the essential foundations of genetics, including evolutionary & molecular genetics, genetic analysis, epigenetics, population genomics and microbiology. As student’s progress they will develop their knowledge in • molecular biology • biostatistics • microbial molecular genetics • molecular evolution • biotechnology and protein engineering • genetic toxicology In their 3rd year students will complete an independent research project under the guidance of professional research scientists.

You will be taught through a combination of lectures, workshops, laboratory classes and independent projects Assessment will take place through a variet of differenr methods including examinations, coursework, laboratory practicals and presentations. In your final year you will undertake an independent research project, potentially contributing to scientific research at the school, under the guidance of professional research scientists.

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26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Course code: C432

Institution code: S93

Campus Name: Singleton Park Campus

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Foundation

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Each applicant is considered on a case-by-case basis. If you don't think you meet our standard entry requirements please contact us on study@swansea.ac.uk to discuss entry onto the Foundation Year.

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Student satisfaction : 73%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 60%

Go onto work and study: 95%

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