IN THE UK RESEARCH ENVIRONMENT (Research Excellence Framework 2014-2021) 1 ST
GENETICS SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS
Genetics is an exciting and fast-moving field with an enormous impact in a range of scientific areas, including the understanding and treatment of diseases, pharmaceutical development, evolution, and the conservation of biodiversity. 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.
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, computer-based image analysers for molecular or cellular studies, and a powerful supercomputer facility. You will develop excellent project management skills and learn how to design experiments and plan work programmes. A range of optional modules gives you the flexibility to tailor your degree to your particular interests, career ambitions, or plans for further study. A joint honours programme is also available with Biochemistry, combining two complementary and overlapping disciplines. 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 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 • Microbiology • Eukaryotic cell biology • Fundamental genetics and evolution • Skills for geneticists Year 2 • Biostatistics • Human and medical genetics • Molecular biology techniques • Molecular evolution Year 3 • Animal development • Bioinformatics • Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine • 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: BSc: AAB-BBB (to include Biology and ideally Chemistry) MSci: AAB (to include Biology and ideally Chemistry)
Detailed entry requirements and course features available on the Course Reference Grid (page 134)
BSc Single Honours ▲ Genetics BSc Joint Honours Genetics and ▲ Biochemistry MSci Single Honours ♦ Genetics MSci Joint Honours Genetics and ♦ Biochemistry
Medical Genetics – see page 101
▲ 3 YEAR ♦ 4 YEAR For individual UCAS course codes please visit the course web page
FUTURE CAREERS: • Biomedical Research Scientist • Forensic Scientist • Genetic Toxicology • Trainee Healthcare Scientist (NHS) • Post-doctoral Research Assistant
For more detailed course content, including a full module list, visit: swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses
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