Cutting-edge genetics research is leading a revolution in medicine.
Our Medical Genetics programme, taught jointly by Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry and the School of Biological and Chemical Sciences, is a unique opportunity to study medical topics within the context of classical, chromosomal, population and molecular genetics.
You’ll build a strong scientific understanding of the genetic and molecular basis of human health, development and disease, and explore the evolution of diseases within human populations. You’ll study the mitochondrial and human genomes in depth and be introduced to medical research, genetic counselling and bioethics.
In the final year you have the chance to design your own project, supervised by our experts, developing the skills to become a researcher in your own right.
Course Details - Modules
YEAR 1
Basic Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Essential Skills for Biologists
Evolution
Molecular Genetics
Practical Biology
Practical Molecular and Cellular Biology
Physiology
Tissue Biology
Please note that all modules are subject to change.
Course Details – Assessment Method
Measuring attainment in our modules against the intended learning outcomes involves either a series of coursework elements (practical reports, field course reports, essays, problem sheets, online exercises and tests), an end of semester final summative assessment/written exam or a combination of both. Final-year students undertake a research or investigative project, assessed with a detailed written report, poster and interview.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
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:
C431
Institution code:
Q50
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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
Including A Level Biology
Excluded subjects: General Studies and Critical Thinking
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You will also be excepted to achieve a Pass grade in the practical endorsement for any of the following A levels - Biology, Chemistry, Physics - if taken with one of the Awarding Bodies in England.
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 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 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.
We consider applications from students offering an EPQ and may make an alternative offer to include three A levels, one grade lower than our usual requirement, along with a specific grade in the EPQ.
6,5,5 from three HL subjects, to include Biology at HL
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
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All applicants to QMUL must show they meet a minimum academic English language standard for admission and to be successful on the course.
Please refer to the website below for details on our English Language requirements by course and acceptable alternative qualifications. You will also find important information regarding UKVI's English requirements if you are applying as an international student who will require Tier 4 immigration permission to enter the UK.
Queen Mary University of London: English Language Requirements
