(Complete University Guide 2020; The Guardian University Guide 2020) 5 MEDICAL SCHOOL
MEDICAL GENETICS SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS
Medical Genetics is an exciting and fast-moving field with an enormous impact on medicine, helping us to understand, diagnose, and treat many human diseases. 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 and gain an in-depth understanding of the building blocks of life.
Global Opportunities available International Students
foundation programme available Welsh Scholarships/Bursaries available Full details available on the Course Reference Grid (page 134)
You will benefit from access to the state-of-the-art research facilities at the Medical School, including DNA and protein analytical equipment, and computer-based image analysers for molecular and cellular studies. You will develop excellent analytical and project management skills and learn how to design experiments and plan work programmes. MSci PROGRAMME This integrated undergraduate master’s degree adds specialist training in laboratory techniques and a further research-focused year to the 3-year BSc Medical Genetics course. This course gives you a master’s level qualification while paying undergraduate fees and is ideal if you plan on a career in research.
AREAS STUDIED TYPICALLY INCLUDE: Year 1 • Eukaryotic cell biology • Fundamental genetics and evolution • Genetic analysis • Microbiology Year 2 • Biostatistics • Human and medical genetics • Human immunology • Pharmacogenetics Year 3 • Biotechnology and protein engineering • Genetic toxicology • Genetics of cancer • Independent research project under the guidance of a professional research scientist Year 4 (MSci only): • Advanced independent research project under the guidance of a professional research scientist • Communicating ideas in science • Entrepreneurship
TYPICAL OFFER: AAB-BBB (to include Biology and ideally Chemistry)
Detailed entry requirements and course features available on the Course Reference Grid (page 134)
BSc Single Honours ▲ Medical Genetics MSci Single Honours ♦ Medical Genetics Genetics – see page 83
▲ 3 YEAR ♦ 4 YEAR For individual UCAS course codes please visit the course web page
FUTURE CAREERS: • Genetic Toxicology • Health Professions (after further study) e.g. Doctor, Physician’s Associate, Dentist or Veterinarian
• Forensic Science • Pharmaceuticals
LINKS TO GRADUATE ENTRY MEDICINE: This course is part of our Pathways to Medicine programme. If you choose the Pathways to Medicine module, perform well and meet the minimum entry requirements, you will be guaranteed an interview for our flagship MBBCh Medicine (Graduate Entry) course.
For more detailed course content, including a full module list, visit: swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses
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