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Genetics (Including Year Abroad)

University of Essex

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Course options

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    University of Essex

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    08-OCT-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Genetics is at the forefront of modern biology, driving progress in medicine and synthetic biology. Thanks to recent developments in genetic analysis and manipulation, we are now able to explore the interaction between genes and the environment at an unprecedented level: from developmental processes to the epigenetic effects of the environment in our genome.Teaching on our BSc Genetics course focuses on real-world applications, including medicine, biotechnology and genomics. The study of genetics includes understanding how genes are passed from one generation to the next, how DNA works, and the effects of variation and natural selection.You study topics including:- the structural organisation of a genome, the process of transcription, and the regulation of gene expression- the contribution of genome science to the diagnosis and prevention of disease- evolutionary biology, from Darwin to genomics- molecular cell biology- the human genome- bioinformatics and genomicsYou will be trained in genetics and genomics. Depending on your choice of modules, you will focus on biomedical aspects, on the study of genomes, or on a combination of both areas. Our optional modules also cover a wide range of topics such as plant biotechnology, stem cells, cancer and virology.Some of the most exciting and important advances in biology are now being made in the field of genetics, and at Essex you have the opportunity to be part of this revolution.

Application deadline

30/06/2025

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 22,100per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Essex

University of Essex

  • University League Table

    30th

  • Campus address

    University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    36th out of 87

  • Entry standards

    / Max 225
    108 48%

    73rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    81.0 81%

    15th

    7

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.33 83%

    7th

    7

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