Medical Genetics Degree Courses in the UK - Bachelor's & Master's

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
The University of Sheffield 89% 0% 0% £9250 £25670 158 Sheffield On campus Full-time
University of Huddersfield 73% 6% 5% £9250 £16000 120 Huddersfield On campus Full-time
University of Huddersfield 73% 6% 5% £9250 £16000 120 Huddersfield On campus Full-time
The University of Sheffield 89% 0% 0% £9250 £25670 158 Sheffield On campus Full-time
Newcastle University 71% 1% 4% £9250 - 135 Newcastle On campus Full-time
University of Chester 71% 1% 4% - - 135 Chester On campus Full-time
Swansea University 85% 0% 0% - - 130 Swansea On campus Full-time
Newcastle University 71% 1% 4% - - 135 Newcastle On campus Full-time
The University of Manchester 59% 0% 0% - - 157 Manchester On campus Part-time
Swansea University 85% 0% 0% - - 137 Swansea On campus Full-time
Queen Mary University of London 81% 5% 0% £9250 - 147 London On campus Full-time
University of Leicester 75% 10% 5% - - 133 Leicester On campus Full-time
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Student Reviews

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Source: National Student Survey NSS 2021

Salary

Primarily based on salary data of undergraduate students

Salary of all UK Graduates of Medical Genetics

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22000 £22000 £27500
25-75 percentile range £19500 - £26000 £17000 - £28000 £22000 - £34500
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Aug 2, 2021
All Medical Genetics courses of UK

Jobs & Career Perspectives

Career perspectives for Medical Genetics

15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Sep 29, 2021
All courses of UK

Current jobs

Among graduates of Medical Genetics who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.

Job in line with future plans

Utilise skills from studies

Work is meaningful

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Sep 29, 2021

Typical employers for graduates of Medical Genetics

  • Health Services
  • Hospitals
  • Pharmaceutical Companies
  • Universities
  • Health and Beauty Care Industry
  • Research and Consultancy Companies

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Among graduates of Medical Genetics who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number of highly skilled vs non-highly skilled jobs (Unistats).

% Skilled jobs

Jobs of graduates of Medical Genetics (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Medical Genetics at The University of Nottingham

25% Business and public service associate professionals
20% Natural and social science professionals
10% Administrative occupations
10% Elementary occupations
10% Teaching Professionals
10% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
10% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
10% Design occupations
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Sep 29, 2021

Grading Distribution

Students of Medical Genetics in the UK received the following grades.

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) 2016

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Medical Genetics

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Sep 29, 2021
All courses of UK
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FAQ

  • The following degrees are offered for Medical Genetics studies:
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BSc (Hons)
  • Master of Science - MSc
  • Master of Science (Honours) - Msci (Hons)
  • Master of Research - MRes
  • Master of Philosophy - MPhil
  • Doctor of Philosophy - PhD

The median salary of graduates of Medical Genetics was £22000 15 months after graduation, £22000 3 years after graduation and £27500 5 years after graduation.

Medical Genetics with a Year in Industry at The University of Sheffield received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey year with a rating of 89 out of 100 among 13 respondents.