BSc Genetics
Entry requirements
A level: AAB including Biology and a second science We accept the following subjects as a second science: Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Further Mathematics, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology or Statistics. IB: 35 points including 5 in Higher Level Biology plus either 5 in another Higher Level science or mathematics subject, or 5 in two Standard Level science or mathematics subjects. We accept the following IB subjects as a second science: Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Systems and Societies, Geography, Mathematics (A&A or A&I), Physics, Psychology, Sports, exercise and health science BTEC: DDD We consider BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science (2016 syllabus) with all 7 mandatory units. We consider BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science (2010 syllabus), please contact us for information on the units we accept.
About this course
BSc (Hons) Genetics, a genetics degree centred on the study of genes across different scales, from molecular genetics to population genetics. Core topics include Research Methods and Fieldwork. This three-year undergraduate course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology and offers the option to add a Year in Industry or Year Abroad. The first year covers core scientific foundations through compulsory modules such as Becoming a Bioscientist: Core Skills, Life on Earth, Genetics, Becoming a Bioscientist: Grand Challenges, Molecules of Life, and Cells to Organisms. The second year builds experimental competence through compulsory modules including Becoming a Bioscientist: Experimental Design and Communication and Becoming a Bioscientist: Research in Action, alongside optional study in areas such as Population Genetics and Evolution, Gene Expression in Action, Medical Genetics, and Molecular Biotechnology. The final year centres on an independent Research Project as a compulsory element. Students can further tailor their studies through optional modules spanning Genomics, Evolution, Genetics of Disease, Cancer Cell and Molecular Biology, and Ecology Field Course.
Modules
- Becoming a Bioscientist: Core Skills
- Life on Earth
- Genetics
- Becoming a Bioscientist: Grand Challenges
- Molecules of Life
- Cells to Organisms
- Becoming a Bioscientist: Experimental Design and Communication
- Becoming a Bioscientist: Research in Action
- Population Genetics and Evolution
- Gene Expression in Action
- Medical Genetics
- Molecular Biotechnology
- Cell Biology
- Ecological Solutions for Global Challenges
- Molecular Microbiology
- The Immune System
- Neuroscience
- Practical Ecology
- Behavioural Ecology
- Introduction to Bioenterprise
- Research Project
- Advanced Topics in Biotechnology
- Genomics
- Evolution
- Advanced Topics in Gene Expression
- Genetics of Disease
- Cancer Cell and Molecular Biology
- Conserving Biodiversity in the Anthropocene
- Ageing and Regenerative Medicine
- Pathogens
- Molecular Machinery in Action
- Advanced Topics in Neuroscience
- Trends in Microbiology
- Haematology and Immunology in Health and Disease
- Molecular Recognition
- Current Research in Ecology
- Ecology Field Course