BSc Genetics

Bachelor's degree

In Colchester

£ 9,250 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Colchester

  • 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

Facilities

Location

Start date

Colchester (Essex)
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Wivenhoe Park, CO4 3SQ

Start date

On request

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Subjects

  • Biotechnology
  • Cell Biology
  • Genomics
  • Bioinformatics
  • Teaching
  • Biology
  • Genetics
  • Skills and Training

Course programme

Example structure
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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Additional information

Professional accreditation Our BSc Genetics is approved by the Royal Society of Biology Study abroad Your education extends beyond the university campus We support you extending your education through providing the option of an additional year at no extra cost The four-year version of our degree allows you to spend the third year studying abroad in an English-speaking country or employed on a placement, while otherwise remaining identical to the three-year course Studying abroad allows you to experience other cultures, to broaden your degree socially and academically, and to demonstrate to employers that you are mature, adaptable, and organised Recent destinations include: University of Victoria, Canada Northern Arizona University University of Otago University of Utah Placement year Alternatively, you can spend your third year on a placement year with an external organisation This is usually focussed around your course, and enables you to learn about a particular sector, company or job role, apply your academic knowledge in a practical working environment, and receive inspiration for future career pathways Organisations our students have recently been placed with include GlaxoSmithKline, Proctor & Gamble, Aquaterra, Astrazeneca, Genzyme, Reckitt Benckiser, Thermofisher, and Isogenica Our expert staff As one of the largest schools at our University, we offer a lively, friendly and supportive environment with research-led study and high quality teaching Two-thirds of our research is rated “world-leading” or “internationally excellent” (REF 2014), and you learn from and work alongside our expert staff Our research covers a wide spectrum of biology – from the cell right through to communities and ecosystems Key academic staff for this course include Professor Leo Schalkwyk, who is researching the genes involved in depression, schizophrenia and Alzheimer’s disease, Dr Toni Marco who specialises in evolutionary...

BSc Genetics

£ 9,250 + VAT