BSc Medical Genetics
Queen Mary University of London
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Medical Genetics, a genetics degree focused on the study of inherited conditions, molecular biology, and the genetic basis of human health. Core topics include Research Methods. The course is taught jointly by the School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences and the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry. The foundation year covers introductory material through Communication in Science and Technology, Science and Engineering Success, Foundations of Chemical Science, and Foundations of Physical Science. The first year introduces fundamental concepts via Basic Biochemistry, Cells, Essential Skills for Biologists, and Molecular Genetics. The second year progresses to advanced topics with Cell Biology and Developmental Genetics, Genes and Bioinformatics, Human Genetic Disorders, and Research Methods and Communication. Optional modules in the second year cover areas such as Basic Immunology, Biomedical Pharmacology, and Infectious Disease Biology. The final year involves compulsory study in Advanced Human Genetic Disorders, Functional Genomics and Epigenetics, and Professional Skills and Development for Biologists. Optional modules allow specialisation in subjects like Cancer Biology, Biomedical neuroscience, and Population and Chromosome Genetics, alongside choices for a Biological Sciences Research Project.
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Entry requirements
Medical Genetics - BSc (Hons): A-Level: Grades ABB at A-Level. This must include A-Level Biology. IB: International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 32 points overall, including 6,5,5 from three Higher Level subjects. This must include Biology at Higher Level. BTEC: See our detailed subject and grade requirements. Access HE: We consider applications from students with the Access to Higher Education Diploma in a science discipline e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. The minimum academic requirement is to achieve 60 credits overall, with 45 credits at Level 3, of which 18 credits must be at Distinction and 27 credits at Merit or higher. Applications are considered on a case by case basis, and we may request an interview. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not make offers of study purely on the basis of meeting grade requirements. GCSE: Both GCSE English and Maths at grade C or 4 or an acceptable equivalent will be required. EPQ: Alternative offers may be made to applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification. For further information please visit: qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/entry/epq. Contextualised admissions: Our standard contextual offer: BBC including B in Biology at A-Level. Our enhanced contextual offer: BCC including B in Biology at A-Level. More information on our contextual offer criteria can be found on our contextualised admissions page . Please note that General Studies and Critical Thinking are excluded from any A-Level offer and cannot be considered.
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What students say
Based on about 22 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 60%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 72%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 25%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 10%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 75%
- South East: 5%
- Wales: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 70%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
- Access course: 5%
- Foundation course: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Communication in Science and Technology
- Science and Engineering Success
- Foundations of Chemical Science
- Foundations of Physical Science
- Foundations of Engineering
- Foundations of Biological Science
- Mathematics A
- Basic Biochemistry
- Cells
- Essential Skills for Biologists
- Molecular Genetics
- Practical Biology
- Practical Molecular and Cellular Biology
- Physiology
- Tissue Biology
- Cell Biology and Developmental Genetics
- Genes and Bioinformatics
- Human Genetic Disorders
- Research Methods and Communication
- Techniques in Biological Sciences
- Basic Immunology
- Biomedical Pharmacology
- Comparative and Integrative Physiology
- Infectious Disease Biology
- Enzymes and Metabolism
- Microbial Physiology and Growth
- Integrated Human Physiology
- Advanced Human Genetic Disorders
- Functional Genomics and Epigenetics
- Professional Skills and Development for Biologists
- Biological Sciences Research Project
- Project: Engaging the Public with Science
- Structured Research Projects
- Advanced Immunology
- Biomedical neuroscience
- Cancer Biology
- Endocrine Physiology and Biochemistry
- Molecular Basis of Personalised Medicine
- Population and Chromosome Genetics
- Reproductive & Developmental Biology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Medical Genetics at Queen Mary University of London earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £28,500 after 3 years, £35,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £39,000. The £35,000 median after five years is £4,000 more than the UK median for Genetics.
What do graduates of BSc Medical Genetics at Queen Mary University of London do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Medical Genetics at Queen Mary University of London?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Medical Genetics at Queen Mary University of London?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 154 UCAS points.
Does BSc Medical Genetics at Queen Mary University of London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Medical Genetics at Queen Mary University of London?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.