Molecular Genetics BSc (Hons)

Year 1

Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take modules totalling 360 credits.

• Biochemistry (15 credits)
• Chemistry for the Biosciences (15 credits)
• Genetics & Molecular Biology (15 credits)
• Cell Biology & Neuroscience (15 credits)
• Fundamentals of Physiology & Anatomy (30 credits)
• Fundamentals of Pharmacology (15 credits)
• Skills for the Biosciences (15 credits)

There are no optional modules for this course in Year 1.

King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.

Year 2 You will also have the opportunity to study abroad for your second year at one of our partner universities. See the course description for a list of partner universities. Required Modules

• Gene Cloning & Expression A (15 credits)
• Gene Cloning & Expression B (Molecular Biology Research Methods) (15 credits)
• Human & Molecular Genetics A/B (30 credits)

In addition, you are required to take 60 further credits from a range of optional modules, which may typically include:

• Immune System in Health & Disease (15 credits)
• Protein Structure & Function (15 credits)
• Cell Biology A (15 credits)
• Cell Biology B (15 credits)
• Essentials of Embryology (15 credits)
• Social Impact of the Biosciences (15 credits)
• Medical Microbiology (15 credits)
• Principles of Bioinformatics (15 credits)
• Drugs & Disease A (15 credits)
• Psychology (15 credits)
• Neuroscience (30 credits)
• A modern language (15 credits)

You will also have the opportunity to study abroad for your second year at one of our partner universities. See the course description for more information.

King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.

Year 3 Required Modules

• Molecular Genetics of Model Organisms (15 credits)
• Advanced Molecular Genetics (15 credits)

You are also required to take on eof the following:

• Extended Research Project in Molecular Genetics (45 credits) or
• Molecular Biology Practical Project (30 credits)

And one of the following:

• Molecular Genetics Library Project A (15 credits) or
• Molecular Genetics Library Project B (15 credits)

In addition, you will take 45 credits from a range of options, which may typically include:

• Molecular Basis of Human Disease (15 credits)
• Biology of Cancer (30 credits)
• Biomedical Diagnostics (15 credits)
• Complex Disease Genetics (15 credits)
• Cancer Genetics (15 credits)
• Epigenetics (15 credits)
• Forensic Genetics & Toxicology (15 credits)
• Immunology of Human Disease (15 credits)
• Medical Genetics (15 credits)
• Principles of Epidemiology (15 credits)
• Protein Structure & Design (15 credits)
• A Modern Language (15 credits)

During Year 3 you can apply to transfer to the four-year MSci Molecular Genetics. In Year 4 you have the opportunity to undertake a six month research project within a research group at the University and to take modules that introduce you to research.

King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.