Course profiles
Genetics
Genetics is of fundamental importance to all branches of modern biology. The aim of this course is to provide you with a grounding in the principles of genetics and their scientific, social and economic significance.
In the current final year there is a wide choice of units available from a large selection of advanced units and you can opt for some units outside Genetics. Particular strengths include Eukaryotic Molecular Genetics; Control of Cell Division; Chromosome Biology; Developmental Biology; Clinical Genetics.
- with a Modern Language
The joint language degrees involve a programme in which approximately two-thirds of your time is spent studying one of our single honours courses in bioscience. The remainder of your time is spent studying a language such as French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin or Spanish.
- with Industrial/Professional Experience
These degree courses include a year spent in a professional setting. This setting is usually an industrial or international research organisation, undertaking pure or applied research and development.