Genetics, BSc (Hons)

Our Genetics course explores how innovations in DNA sequencing technologies have revolutionized our understanding of living systems, making it an exciting time to study the subject.Ideal for an interdisciplinary approach, the course offers flexibility to tailor modules to your interests, spanning molecular gene studies and genetic engineering, human genetics and disease, to population genetics. Advances in human and other genomes will profoundly impact biotechnology, medicine, and conservation. Options include a year in industry or abroad. The Department of Biology provides modern teaching laboratories for practicals and projects, plus state-of-the-art computing facilities.