Overview
We list Genetics BSc because it keeps coming up in counselling sessions, and because the spread of entry terms across the UK is wider than most applicants expect. It is a 3 years undergraduate degree, with the specialism widening as you move through the years.
Teaching in Genetics splits your week between lectures and laboratory work, ending in a research project. We currently work with 39 universities on this course across 33 cities.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 6.0, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too. Tuition ranges from £18.000 to £37.000 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
Where you land depends on your grades, your English and your timing. Send those three and we will tell you where you stand.
Entry requirements
AcademicA high school diploma with strong grades in relevant subjects. Many departments will also consider a recognised foundation year.
EnglishIELTS 6.0
Careers opportunities
A field transformed by genomics, with the NHS Genomic Medicine Service and the biotechnology industry as the main employers. The clinical scientist route is structured and competitive.
Roles graduates go into
- Clinical scientist in genomics, after training
- Research scientist
- Bioinformatician
- Genetic technologist
- Laboratory analyst
- Genetic counsellor, after further training
Where they work
- NHS genomic laboratory hubs
- Biotechnology and sequencing companies
- Research institutes and universities
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Agricultural and animal genetics
After the course
The NHS Scientist Training Programme for clinical posts, or a doctorate for research.
Fees and funding
Tuition, international students£18,000 - £37,000