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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C40F
Genetics
Aberystwyth UniversityAberystwyth, Wales
3 yearsDuration
£20,715Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
75%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in biological sciences with the BSc (Hons) Genetics at Aberystwyth University. Based in Aberystwyth, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. .This four-year course includes an integrated foundation year, after which the syllabus follows that of the standard three-year course, BSc Genetics (C400) Why study Genetics at Aberystwyth University? We place great emphasis upon practical skills so that our graduates become practitioners from the word go. We ensure that our graduates have the skills to communicate their science effectively so that they can join the often controversial genetics debates. International tuition fees are £20,715 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £21,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Molecular Genetics
Cell Biology and Genetics
Mendelian Genetics and Population Genetics
Practical Molecular Techniques
Genomics and Bioinformatics
Gene Expression and Regulation
Genetics Research Project
Scientific Communication and Ethics
UCAS Code:C40F
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBB - BCC To include B in A-level Biology. |
| International Baccalaureate | 28 - 30 points To include 5 points in Biology at Higher Level. |
| UCAS Points | 48 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£20,715
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£62,145
Home Student Fee
£9,535
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Aberystwyth University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £23,000 | £25,000 | £26,000 |
| 3 years | £16,500 | £21,000 | £25,500 |
| 5 years | £22,000 | £27,000 | £31,500 |
UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 22% below UK average salary
This course
£21,000
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation≈ Close to UK average salary
This course
£27,000
UK average
£27,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH03-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
30%Working
40%Studying
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
40%Professional Jobs
Official Data
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Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
86%
Overall
Teaching on my course
75%Learning opportunities
86%Assessment and feedback
90%Academic support
91%Organisation and management
80%Learning resources
88%Student voice
91%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
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Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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