BSc Genetics
Bachelor's degree
In Colchester
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Colchester
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Duration
3 Years
About the course
Are we a product of our environment or our genes – are you born an addict? A risk-seeker? Happy? With an interest in video games? Genetics is at the forefront of modern biology, driving progress in medicines and synthetics biology
New technologies in genetic manipulation, biotechnology and genomics allow you to explore the interaction between genomes and epigenetics that underpin the development of a complex living organism from a single cell
Teaching on our Genetics course focuses on real-world biomedical applications, including how cells differentiate to form the specialised tissues present in complex organisms, and how the delicate regulation of cell growth can be disrupted and lead to cancer
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 gene, the process of transcription, and the regulation of gene expression
The contribution of genome science to the diagnosis and prevention of disease
Theories of evolution, from Mendel to micro RNAs
Molecular cell biology
The human genome
You learn about human, microbial and plant genetics and genomics, with a strong emphasis on bioinformatics and biotechnology
Some of the most exciting and important advances in biology are now being made in the field of genetics, and at Essex you have the opportunity to study these fast-changing areas
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Subjects
- Biotechnology
- Cell Biology
- Genomics
- Bioinformatics
- Teaching
- Biology
- Genetics
- Skills and Training
Course programme
Studying at Essex is about discovering yourself, so your course combines compulsory and optional modules to make sure you gain key knowledge in the discipline, while having as much freedom as possible to explore your own interests. Our research-led teaching is continually evolving to address the latest challenges and breakthroughs in the field, therefore to ensure your course is as relevant and up-to-date as possible your core module structure may be subject to change.
For many of our courses you’ll have a wide range of optional modules to choose from – those listed in this example structure are just a selection of those available. The opportunity to take optional modules will depend on the number of core modules within any year of the course. In many instances, the flexibility to take optional modules increases as you progress through the course.
Our Programme Specification gives more detail about the structure available to our current first-year students, including details of all optional modules.
Year 1
Scientific and Transferable Skills for Biosciences
Molecular Cell Biology
Microbiology
Biochemistry of Macromolecules
Genetics and Evolution
Animal Evolution, Ecology & Behaviour (optional)
General and Organic Chemistry
Skills in Biomolecular Science (Assessed in Following Year)
Inorganic and Physical Chemistry (optional)
Year 2
Biomolecular Science: Skills and Employability
Molecular Biology: Genes, Proteins and Disease
Genome Science
Cell Biology
Metals in Biology (optional)
Membrane Biology and Bioenergetics (optional)
Proteins and Macromolecular Assemblies (optional)
Metabolism (optional)
Human Genetics (optional)
Immunity in Health and Disease (optional)
Computational Data Analysis: R for Life Sciences (optional)
Plant Molecular Physiology and Genetics (optional)
Microbial Diversity and Biotechnology (optional)
Final year
Issues in Biomolecular Science
Human Molecular Genetics
Research Project in Biomolecular Science
Bioinformatics (optional)
Plant Biotechnology (optional)
Molecular and Developmental Immunology (optional)
Placement
On a placement year you gain relevant work experience within an external business or organisation, giving you a competitive edge in the graduate job market and providing you with key contacts within the industry. The rest of your course remains identical to the three-year degree.
Year abroad
On your year abroad, you have the opportunity to experience other cultures and languages, to broaden your degree socially and academically, and to demonstrate to employers that you are mature, adaptable, and organised. The rest of your course remains identical to the three-year degree.
Teaching
Learn through a combination of lectures, laboratory sessions and coursework
Gain experience collating and interpreting data, and reporting findings clearly and concisely
Assessment
Degrees are awarded on the results of your written examinations together with continual assessments of your practical work and coursework
Contribute towards real-world research projects in your final year of study
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BSc Genetics