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Our degree prepares you for a wide range of opportunities in scientific and non-scientific careers. Graduate prospects have been seen to be substantial in the field of genetics, leading to a high level of graduate employment after the course.
Typical graduate careers include:
Genetics research
Genetic counsellor
Clinical Scientist, genomics
Scientific publishing and science journalism
Sales and management in science-related industries
Teaching
A-level: AAA
Including biology and preferably another science or science-related subject. If biology is the only science subject then an A grade is required. Critical thinking and general studies excluded.
We accept the following:
Science: biology, human biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics.
Science-related: computing, environmental science, food science, geography, geology, PE, psychology, statistics.
Applicants taking a Science A-level (in England) will be required to achieve a pass in the practical element in addition to the standard A-level grade requirement.
20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.
Compulsory modules
Living Planet
Practical Genetics
Introduction to Genetics
Research and Study Skills Level 1
Biology Practicals and Data Analysis
The Basis of Life
Genes and Genomes
Advanced Practical Skills for Genetics
How Plants Work
Introduction to Bioinformatics
Animal Developmental Biology
Human Genetics
Research and Study Skills Level 2
Applied Genetics
Advanced Topics in Human Genetics
Advanced Research Skills and Experience
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Academic or IELTS for UKVI (United Kingdom Visas and Immigration) (Academic) or IELTS Online at 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in each component skill. Please note that we cannot accept results from these tests that are over two years old at the start date of the course you intend to study.
TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test) or TOEFL iBT Home Edition at 80 overall with no less than 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking, and 19 in writing. Please note that we do not accept TOEFL My Best scores and we expect candidates to have met the relevant requirements from a single TOEFL test.
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