Genetics
Entry requirements
A level: AAA (specific subject requirements) IB: 31 overall with 6,6,6 at Higher Level, including Biology and preferably another science or science-related subject. If Biology is the only science at Higher Level, a 6 will be required.
About this course
MBiol, BSc in Genetics is a genetics degree centred on the study of heredity, molecular biology, and biological science. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, and Research Methods. This four-year integrated Masters programme includes a final-year Extended Research Project and offers students the flexibility to transfer between the BSc and MBiol pathways. The first year covers core foundations through compulsory modules such as The Microbial World, Living Planet, The Basis of Life, and Introduction to Genetics, alongside optional choices. The second year focuses on molecular biosciences with compulsory study in Omics and Big Data Biology, Intermediate Skills in the Molecular Biosciences, Human Populations and Disease, and Medical Immunology. The third year advances into complex subjects via compulsory modules like Advanced Topics in Human Genetics and Epigenetics, Biology Integrated Research Projects, Advanced Genetic Techniques and Applications, and Advanced Cancer Biology. The fourth year delivers specialist training through modules such as generation and analysis of genetically engineered plants, genome engineering using CRISPR/Cas genome editing, and an Extended Research Project. Optional modules in the final year allow further study in areas such as Global Challenges in Food Security, Advanced Biomolecular Techniques, and Advanced Statistics.
Modules
- The Microbial World
- Living Planet
- The Basis of Life
- Laboratory and Experimental Skills
- Unlocking Scientific Success
- Introduction to Genetics
- Introduction to Immunology
- Biology of the Mind
- Intro to Pharmacology
- Using Biology to Feed the World
- Discovery modules
- Omics and Big Data Biology
- Intermediate Skills in the Molecular Biosciences
- Developing Scientific Excellence
- Human Populations and Disease
- Medical Immunology
- Molecular Virology
- Fundamentals of Cell and Cancer Biology
- Medical Microbiology
- Evolution, Adaptation and Behaviour
- How Plants Live
- Advanced Topics in Human Genetics and Epigenetics
- Biology Integrated Research Projects
- Advanced Genetic Techniques and Applications
- Advanced Cancer Biology
- Advanced Topics in Molecular & Cellular Biology 2
- Reproductive Medical Science
- Evolution and Population Genetics
- Social Biology
- Advanced Topics in Evolution
- Animal Developmental Biology
- Advanced Topics in Plant Science and Food Security
- generation and analysis of genetically engineered plants
- genetic analysis of development in model animals like the worm C. elegans
- genome engineering using CRISPR/Cas genome editing
- Identification of mutations responsible for inherited disorders
- next-generation sequencing and analysis of large datasets
- analysing genetic diversity in natural populations.
- Extended Research Project
- Global Challenges in Food Security
- Advanced Biomolecular Techniques
- Treatment of Infectious Disease and Cancer
- Advanced Statistics
- High-Throughput Technologies