Genetics

About this programme

Genetics affects all aspects of life and understanding genetics and molecular genetics is fundamental to biology, medicine, and biotechnology. The education and training you will receive as part of your Genetics degree opens up a whole world of job opportunities in science, industry, healthcare, forensics and beyond. You will undertake laboratory training and acquire important transferable skills including problem solving, writing and presenting of reports, and critical analysis of written reports and data. These are key skills for any job in the modern world. You will also have the chance to spend a year working in a research laboratory in academia or industry as part of our MSci programme. Join a vibrant and diverse community of students and learn from experts across the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences. Our Biological Sciences degrees combine academic excellence, practical experience and flexibility, preparing you for a wide range of careers. Whether you know exactly what you want to study or would like to keep your options open, our Biological Sciences portfolio of degrees offers flexibility from the moment you apply. Our BSc Biological Sciences degree allows you to explore a broad range of disciplines before choosing to continue on the programme or pursue a specialist degree. Students applying directly to a specialist degree programme may also have opportunities to change pathways during their studies, subject to availability. During the final honours year, you will have the opportunity to further personalise your degree and apply for an endorseme