This course provides an understanding of how modern-day problems, such as disease and threats to wildlife populations, could be solved through the study of genetics.
With practical sessions starting in year one, you'll gain a core grounding of genetic principles such as gene action and evolution and cover the genetics of all living systems, from microbes and plants to humans.
We have close links with industry and our academic experts are actively involved in research, ensuring that teaching is informed by the latest scientific developments. Your learning and research will take place in modern lecture theatres and labs.
Through optional modules and a detailed research project, you can tailor the course to suit your own interests and aspirations in the field of genetics.
The integrated masters (MSci) version of this course provides you with additional research experience, preparing you for your future career or further postgraduate study.
Course Details - Modules
There are a range of optional modules to choose from in every year of the course. You will study these alongside core modules.
Your first year will be a broad introduction to biology and genetics. You'll study the biology of animals, plants and microbes, and the biochemical, evolutionary and genetic processes that underlie their biology.
In the second year you will continue studying genes, genomes and chromosomes as well as gaining insight into experimental design and bioinformatics.
The practical research project is a large focus in the third year and will allow you to carry out your own genetic investigation, in a specific area that interests you.
If you choose to study the integrated masters (MSci), you’ll complete a year-long research project in your fourth year. This could be lab- or literature-based.
For the most up-to-date module information and full details, please visit the course page on our website.
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
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How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
C401
Institution code:
N84
Campus Name:
University Park Campus
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Biology and a second science at A level. A pass is required in science practical tests, if assessed separately (waived for 2021/22 application cycle).
Suitable second science subjects include: maths, further maths, chemistry, physics, geology, applied science, environmental science/studies, AQA use of maths, statistics, geography, psychology.
in combination with grades AA in Scottish Advanced Highers, to include Biology and a second science.
Suitable second science subjects include: maths, further maths, chemistry, physics, geology, applied science, environmental science/studies, AQA use of maths, statistics, geography, psychology.
Pass with 45 level 3 credits overall. 30 level 3 credits at distinction of which 15 in biology and 15 in a second science. If you are not taking 30 credits in science, the Access will be considered on an individual basis; you may need to take certain modules and achieve a specified grade in those modules. Please contact us to discuss the transferability of your qualification.
including Biology and a second science subject.
Offers made in combination with grades AABBB in the Scottish Highers
Suitable second science subjects include: maths, further maths, chemistry, physics, geology, applied science, environmental science/studies, AQA use of maths, statistics, geography, psychology.
Considered on an individual basis; you may need to take certain modules and achieve a specified grade in those modules. Please contact us to discuss the transferability of your qualification.
Acceptable in combination with one A-level.
6,6,5 at Higher level including 5/6 in biology and another science subject at Higher Level
Considered on an individual basis; you may need to take certain modules and achieve a specified grade in those modules. Please contact us to discuss the transferability of your qualification.
Acceptable in combination with two A-level science subjects, including Biology
Acceptable in combination with 2 science A-level qualifications, to include Biology.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
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English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)
6.5
with no less than 6.0 in any element
TOEFL (iBT)
87.0
Minimum of 20 in Speaking and 19 in all other elements
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
55%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
90%
Go onto work and study:
100%
Fees and funding
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
International
26500.0
Year 1
EU
26500.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.
Provider information
University Park
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Nottingham
NG7 2RD
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