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Genetics

Aberystwyth University

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Main Site (Aberystwyth)

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

This four-year course includes an integrated foundation year, after which the syllabus follows that of the standard three-year course, BSc Genetics (C400)Why study Genetics at Aberystwyth University?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.Students in our department have access to research and teaching labs equipped with modern equipment, including bioimaging facilities, high-throughput DNA sequencing, proteomics, metabolomics, phenomics and spectroscopic platforms. These facilities provide students with the opportunity to develop the key skills that employers are seeking. Want to study in Welsh? Students can choose to study a number of IBERS modules through the medium of Welsh. Check out the module tab for more information.Our StaffThe 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.

Application deadline

14/01/2026

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 20,715per year

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University information

Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth University

  • University League Table

    45th

  • Campus address

    Penglais Campus CN, Aberystwyth University, Reception, Penglais, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3FL, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    51st out of 91

  • Entry standards

    / Max 218
    116 53%

    70th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    70.0 70%

    56th

    25

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.16 79%

    26th

    18

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