BSc (Hons) Genetics

Understand how DNA, the chemical database and blueprint for life, is used to diagnose disease, develop new therapies and improve crops that feed the world. Our Genetics course examines how the massive innovation in DNA sequencing technologies has revolutionised our knowledge and understanding of living systems, and makes it a particularly exciting time to be studying this subject. This course is ideal if you want an interdisciplinary approach to genetics. You'll have a wide range of options to tailor the course to your developing interests. Genetics encompasses the molecular studies of genes and genetic engineering, through human genetics and disease, to population genetics. Our increasing knowledge of the human and other genomes will continue to have a great impact on biotechnology, medicine and conservation. Adding a year in industry or a year abroad are both an option with this course too, so you can benefit from the advantages that a year away can bring. There are also opportunities for paid summer research internships. The Department of Biology will provide you with the opportunity to learn in new, spacious and modern teaching laboratories which provide excellent facilities for practicals and small group project work, alongside our state-of-the-art computing facilities. Accreditation This undergraduate course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology. As a graduate, you will meet in-part the academic and experience requirement for membership and chartered biologist (CBiol).

A levels \u2013 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.Access to Higher Education Diploma - 36 credits at Distinction and 9 credits at Merit or higher. Must include Level 3 modules in Biology and a second science.BTEC National Extended Diploma - BTEC National Extended Diploma 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.European Baccalaureate - 80% overall, including 8.5 and 8 in Biology and a second science or mathematics subject.International Baccalaureate 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. If English is not your first language then we require 5 in English B.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.T levels - We are currently not accepting T Levels for this course unless additional A Levels (or equivalent qualifications) in Biology and a second science or mathematics subject have been taken.Scottish Highers / Advanced Highers: Advanced Highers - BB in Biology and a second Science/Mathematics plus Scottish Highers - BB. We may also be able to consider three Advanced Highers or a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers, where an applicant does not meet the grade requirement through Highers alone. Please contact us to discuss your qualifications.