If you are fascinated by genetics, and want to tackle important scientific issues like the genetic modification of organisms, or genetic prediction of human disease, then BSc Genetics will appeal to you.

The Genetics degree at Aberystwyth University capitalises on the Department of Life Sciences’ long-established strengths in genetics research. We have facilities for DNA sequencing and bioimaging, and high-performance computing for bioinformatics. In addition, the Institute of Biological, Environmental & Rural Sciences (IBERS) is home to the National Plant Phenomics Centre.

Course content ranges from the fundamentals of evolution to the frontiers of modern genetics, including medical genomics and bioinformatics.

On completion of this degree, your career options could span from biomedical research to biotechnology to pharmaceutical industry and careers within Higher Education.

This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology.

### Course Overview

Why study Genetics at Aberystwyth University?

* You'll study cancer biology, chromosome genetics, gene expression and development, evolution and population genetics, and biotechnology.

* You'll be taught the application of molecular techniques including DNA manipulation, sequencing and analysis.

* You'll have access to extensive research and teaching labs equipped with the latest state-of-the-art equipment, including microscopy facilities, high-throughput DNA sequencing, proteomics, metabolomics and spectroscopic platforms.

* You'll have a guaranteed lab-based research project in your final year.

* You'll receive tuition in scientific protocol and the correct scientific procedures for recording, interpreting and reporting data.

* We place great emphasis upon practical skills so that our graduates become practitioners from the word go. We ensure that our graduates have the skills to communicate their science effectively so that they can join the often controversial genetics debates.

##### Our Staff

The majority of teaching staff in the Department of Life Sciences are qualified to PhD level and are research active. Vocational courses also have staff whose background lies within industry. The Department has a large number of research only staff with whom students may have contact.

### Modules September start - 2027

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Please note: The modules listed below are those currently intended for delivery during the next academic year and may be subject to change. They are included here to give an indication of how the course is structured.

#### Core

Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value

Cell Biology * | BR17520 | 20

Ecology and Conservation * | BR19320 | 20

Genetics, Evolution and Diversity | BR17120 | 20

Microbial and Plant Diversity * | BR19920 | 20

Skills for Biologists * | BR16820 | 20

#### Options

Biological chemistry | BR17320 | 20

Comparative Animal Physiology | BR16720 | 20

Disease Diagnosis and Control | BR15420 | 20

Applied Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics | BR20620 | 20

Bench to Bedside and Beyond | BR27720 | 20

Cellular and Molecular Pathology | BR27920 | 20

Research Methods * | BR27520 | 20

Blood Science | BR28920 | 20

Immunology | BR22220 | 20

One Health Microbiology | BR26520 | 20

Practical Skills for Biochemists | BR22920 | 20

Practical and Professional Skills in Microbiology | BR24720 | 20

Proteins and Enzymes | BR26620 | 20

Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics | BR37120 | 20

Biotechnology | BR35520 | 20

Molecular Biology of Development | BR36020 | 20

Research Project * | BR36440 | 40

Frontiers in Plant Science | BR35820 | 20

Molecular Pharmacology | BR36120 | 20

Population and Community Ecology | BR33920 | 20

* Also available partially or entirely through the medium of Welsh

### Careers

Employability is embedded across all of our teaching. Our Genetics degree will provide you with plenty of hands-on lab work, and thus the skills to take up a professional career in genetics within healthcare, industry or universities. Potential opportunities include clinical genetics, biomedical genetics, biotechnology, forensic research, genetic counselling, conservation genetics and plant breeding. This degree also frequently leads to postgraduate research at Masters and PhD level.

Where are our Genetics graduates now?

* Genetic Technologist at Liverpool Women’s Hospital

* Clinical Scientist at Birmingham Women’s Hospital

* Research Scientist at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

* Post-doctoral research Associate at the University of Manchester

* MSc student in Developmental Biology at the University of Bath

* PhD at the University of Leicester.

What work experience opportunities exist whilst studying?

Find out about the various opportunities that our Careers Service offers. Enhance your employability prospects with our Year in Employment Scheme .

### Teaching & Learning

What will I learn?

Studying Genetics at Aberystwyth University will allow you to discover the following:

* Cell biology

* Proteins and enzymes

* Chromosome genetics

* Gene expression and development

* Evolution and population genetics

* Biotechnology.

You will also receive expert tuition in:

* Good lab practice.

How will I be taught?

We deliver our course through lectures, seminars and lab work.

We assess our students through:

* Essays

* Practical exercises

* Oral presentations

* You may also be required to complete additional assignments and work with others on particular tasks.

### Student Testimonials

Genetics is at the cutting edge of the biological sciences. In the post-genomic era, we are able to truly examine our biological programming at a molecular level. What I really enjoy about the course, C400, is that you have the ability to tailor it to your areas of interest, choosing your own combinations of modules which reflect the areas you want to explore most, all the while gaining valuable knowledge and practical experience to help shape your career path. Richard Cleverley

For me, the appeal of genetics is rooted in its universal and diverse nature; it is captivating to consider the fact that every variety of living organism is constructed from a blueprint, written within molecules of DNA. My delight in genetics is intensified by the positive impact its application can have on people’s lives, and with so much still to be discovered, surely the best is yet to come.

Studying at Aberystwyth University has facilitated my enjoyment of genetics and has provided the resources that make it possible for me to continue to take pleasure in genetics. Nathan Luke Greenaway

My course at Aberystwyth University prepared me for my PhD by challenging me to understand the core cellular and molecular principles integral to cellular function. What I’ve learned from interacting with other graduates is that the scope of teaching at the Department of Life Sciences is much broader, giving a much better understanding of the fundamentals of biology than other courses.

Phil – Studying for PhD at the University of York

My degree in Genetics and Biochemistry gave me a good grounding that prepared me very well for my PhD. In fact, one of the courses, Gene Expression and Developmental Genetics inspired me to work in the area of Developmental Biology, which is what I work at today. I will be eternally grateful for the chance I was given and the teaching I received.

Roger – Professor of Neuroscience, University of Copenhagen

### Typical Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff 120 - 104

A Levels BBB-BCC with B in Biology

GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4):

English or Welsh, Science and Mathematics

BTEC National Diploma:

DDD-DDM in a specified subject

International Baccalaureate:

30-28 with 5 points in Biology at Higher Level

European Baccalaureate:

75%-65% overall with 7 in Biology

English Language Requirements:

See our Undergraduate English Language Requirements for this course. Pre-sessional English Programmes are also available for students who do not meet our English Language Requirements.

Country Specific Entry Requirements:

International students whose qualification is not listed on this page, can check our Country Specific Entry Requirements for further information.

The University welcomes undergraduate applications from students studying the Access to Higher Education Diploma or T-level qualifications, provided that relevant subject content and learning outcomes are met. We are not able to accept Access to Higher Education Diplomas or T-levels as a general qualification for every undergraduate degree course.

Our inclusive admissions policy values breadth as well as depth of study. Applicants are selected on their own individual merits and offers can vary. If you would like to check the eligibility of your qualifications before submitting an application, please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office (ug-admissions@aber.ac.uk) for advice and guidance.

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