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Biological Sciences (Genetics) BSc (Hons)

University of Edinburgh

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University of Edinburgh
UCAS CODE: C400

Course options

4 options available

  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Genetics is the study of biological variation and its inheritance. Exploring the fundamental control mechanisms of living systems, genetics is a field that underlies many modern biological research areas. It has an impact on almost every aspect of our lives including: human genetics and health infectious disease what we eat and drink how we liveGenetics is also involved in controversial areas, such as the use of genetically engineered crops and the ethical issues around human therapeutic cloning.As a Genetics student, as well as understanding the basic science, you will be encouraged to consider how these issues impact on society.


Areas of study

On this programme you will explore biological areas such as: the molecular and cellular sides of genetics basic genetic analysis and chromosome theory issues of population and evolution disease development


Flexibility

Biological Sciences explores the study of living organisms, covering everything from the interactions of animals in their environment to how genes are expressed. We offer 12 different biological sciences subject areas, including genetics. Regardless of your initial application choice, you will have the opportunity to explore aspects of each of our programmes in the early years and choose to specialise in whichever one interests you.Our skills based curriculum will equip you with data analysis, programming and problem-solving skills, as well as teaching you effective communication, and independent thinking, preparing you to be a part of the next generation of scientific thinkers who apply their skills in various contexts.

Tuition fees

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£ 34,800per year

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University information

University of Edinburgh

University of Edinburgh

  • University League Table

    15th

  • Campus address

    University of Edinburgh, The University of Edinburgh, Old College, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City Of, EH8 9YL, Scotland

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    8th out of 94 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    208 91%

    5th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    26th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.04 76%

    56th

    2

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