BSc Genetics
University of Essex
Key Information
Campus location
Colchester, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
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Pace
Full time
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Introduction
BSc Genetics
Genetics is at the forefront of modern biology, driving progress in medicine and synthetic biology. Thanks to recent developments in genetic analysis and manipulation, we are now able to explore the interaction between genes and the environment at an unprecedented level: from developmental processes to the epigenetic effects of the environment in our genome.
Teaching on our BSc Genetics course focuses on real-world applications, including medicine, biotechnology and genomics. The study of genetics includes understanding how genes are passed from one generation to the next, how DNA works, and the effects of variation and natural selection.
You study topics including:
- The structural organisation of a genome, the process of transcription, and the regulation of gene expression
- The contribution of genome science to the diagnosis and prevention of disease
- Evolutionary biology, from Darwin to genomics
- Molecular cell biology
- The human genome
- Bioinformatics and genomics
You will be trained in genetics and genomics. Depending on your choice of modules, you will focus on biomedical aspects, on the study of genomes or on a combination of both areas. Our optional modules also cover a wide range of topics including plant biotechnology, stem cells and microbiology.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available, please visit the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Year 1
- Quantitative methods for Life Sciences
- Molecular Cell Biology
- Microbiology
- Biochemistry of Macromolecules
- Genetics and Evolution
- General and Organic Chemistry
- Transferable Skills in Life Sciences
Year 2
- Employability Skills for the Biosciences
- Molecular Biology: Genes, Proteins and Disease
- Cell Biology
- Genome Science
- Computational Data Analysis: R for Life Sciences
Year 3
- Research Project in Life Sciences
- Issues in Biomolecular Science
- Human Molecular Genetics
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
As the world's environmental problems increase, the demand for qualified biologists and geneticists continues to grow.
Our recent graduates have taken up a wide range of careers in research laboratories, consultancies, business and industry, conservation practice and environmental assessment. Others have gone on to work in sales, publishing and management, while others still have chosen to enhance their career opportunities by studying for MSc or PhD degrees.
We also work with our University's Student Development Team to help you find out about further work experience, internships, placements, and voluntary opportunities.
Program delivery
BSc Genetics: 3 years
BSc Genetics (Including Year Abroad): 4 years
BSc Genetics (Including Placement Year): 4 years
- Learn through a combination of lectures, laboratory sessions and coursework
- Gain experience collating and interpreting data, and reporting findings clearly and concisely