Genetics MBiolSci
Bachelor's degree
In Sheffield
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Sheffield
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Duration
4 Years
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Start date
Different dates available
Genetics is crucial to developments in medical science, pharmaceuticals and agriculture. This course will give you specialist knowledge of genetics along with a broad grounding in the other molecular biosciences.
In the first year, you'll take a broad-based programme that covers a range of areas in the molecular biosciences. At the end of the first year, before you specialise in years two and three, you're free to transfer between any of the courses in the department. You're not tied to the degree you originally registered for.
In the second year, you'll study your chosen subjects in more depth and develop your practical skills. In the third year there is a practical project. This could involve laboratory research, computing, clinical diagnostics, science communication, or school teaching, depending on your career aspirations.
You can graduate after three years with a BSc degree, or you can choose the optional fourth year, which leads to an MBiolSci qualification. The four-year MBiolSci has Advanced Accreditation from the Royal Society of Biology, has more focus on laboratory skills, and includes an extensive research project, which can be based in a university or industrial lab. You can transfer in either direction between the three and four-year course during years one to three.
This course is one of a range of courses in the molecular biosciences offered by the Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology.
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Many of our graduates are employed in pharmaceuticals and health care, food safety and manufacture, brewing and agrochemicals, forensic science and as NHS scientists. They also work in education, the scientific civil service, bioinformatics or medical schools. Others use their skills in management and commerce. Many choose further study and go on to do research for organisations all over the world.
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Subjects
- Biology
- Biotechnology
- Genetics
- Molecular Biology
- Project
- Microbiology
- Practical
- Literature
- Professional
- Data handling
Course programme
Core modules:
- Practical Molecular Bioscience 1
- Biochemistry
- Genetics
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biology
Core modules:
- Practical Molecular Bioscience 2
- Biostructures, Energetics and Synthesis
- Genes, Genomes and Chromosomes
- Genetics 2
- Biochemistry 2
- Microbiology 2
Core modules:
- Project
- Genetics Data Handling
- Literature Review
- Evolutionary Genetics
- Genetic pathways from zygote to organism
- Genetics of Cell Growth and Division
- Genome Stability and Genetic Change
- Genomic Science
- Human Reproduction and Fertility
- Plant Biotechnology
- The Genetics of Human Disease
- The RNA World
Core modules:
- Advanced Literature Review
- Advanced Research Topics
- Introduction to Research Methodology
- Extended Laboratory Project
- Project in Industry
In the event of any change we'll consult and inform students in good time and take reasonable steps to minimise disruption.
Genetics MBiolSci