Genetics BSc (Hons)

Studying an undergraduate degree in genetics at the University of Leeds will allow you to gain a comprehensive understanding of the nature, transmission and expression of genetic information in living organisms. While studying specialist genetics modules such as human genetic disorders and cancer genetics, you’ll also develop extensive knowledge and understanding of related disciplines.Our integrated Masters offers you an additional year of specialist training. You’ll study advanced topics, such as high-throughput technologies, plant biotechnology and conservation genetics, and undertake an extended research project.You will be able to make an impact with this degree as genetics underpins all aspects of the life sciences and is a vibrant and expanding discipline. Genetics is at the core of biological and medical sciences, playing a vital part in the development of genetic engineering and decoding of the human genome. Genetics students take compulsory modules directly aligned with some of the ‘Grand Challenges’ in medicine and agriculture.**Course highlights:**- Projects are available in medical aspects of the subject in the research laboratories of the Leeds General Infirmary and the Leeds Institute for Molecular Medicine at St. James University Hospital.- Gain an insight into the applications of genetic techniques in fields as diverse as genetic engineering, developmental biology, biotechnology, diagnostics and therapies for human diseases, and conservation biology.