BSc(Hons) Medical Genetics

Course Overview

Genetics is at the heart of modern developmental sciences. The drive to understand more about the processes behind inherited diseases has led to huge advances in many fields including embryology, stem cell biology, and cancer research. In this course, youll learn about genetics across the board from the foundations right up to the most recent breakthroughs. Its a course designed to help you kick-start your career in a wide range of healthcare professions, pharmaceuticals, genetic counseling, or medical research. This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology. On our Medical Genetics degree, we take you through the theory and practice of applying genetics to medical and biological sciences research. The course is designed not only to build your in-depth knowledge of the topics but also to help you develop a deep understanding of the implications of human genetic research. As your studies progress youll get the opportunity to look into how genomics and proteomics are being applied to diseases such as cancer and diabetes, and study advanced topics such as molecular evolution and next-generation DNA sequencing techniques.

General Eligibility

A Level - BBC

BTEC - DMM

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent.