MEDICAL SCHOOL IN THE UK 1 ST
MEDICAL GENETICS SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS
Medical genetics is an exciting and fast-moving field with an enormous impact on medicine, helping us to understand, diagnose, and treat many human diseases. You will learn techniques for analysing gene expression, protein interactions, DNA structure and damage, image analysis of biomolecules and cells, and advanced computer analytical methods, and, gain an in-depth understanding of the building blocks of life.
(Complete University Guide 2022)
Foundation Year available – see pages 58-63 for full details Global Opportunities available † International Students foundation programme available Welsh Scholarships/Bursaries available
You will benefit from access to state-of-the-art research facilities including DNA and protein analytical equipment, and computer-based image analysers for molecular and cellular studies. You will develop excellent analytical and project management skills and learn how to design experiments and plan work programmes. MSci Programme This integrated undergraduate master’s degree adds specialist training in laboratory techniques and a further research-focused year to the 3-year BSc Medical Genetics course. This course gives you a master’s level qualification while paying undergraduate fees and is ideal if you plan on a career in research. TYPICAL MODULES INCLUDE: Year 1 • Genetics and Evolution • Human Physiology • Microbiology • Population Genomics Year 2 • Biostatistics • Human and Medical Genetics
Year 3 • Bioinformatics • Human Immunopathology • Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine • Independent Research Project Year 4 (MSci only) • Advanced Research Project Dissertation • Science Communication
TYPICAL OFFER: BSc: AAB-BBB MSci: AAB (to include Biology and one other STEM subject ideally Chemistry)
Detailed entry requirements and course features available on the Course Reference Grid (page 160) †
BSc Single Honours ▲ Medical Genetics ♦ Medical Genetics (with Foundation Year)
Pathways to Medicine
MSci Single Honours ♦ Medical Genetics Genetics – see page 100
FUTURE CAREERS: • Genetic Toxicology • Health Professions (after further study) e.g. Doctor, Physician’s Associate, Dentist or Veterinarian ▲ 3 YEAR ♦ 4 YEAR For individual UCAS course codes please visit the course web page LINKS TO GRADUATE ENTRY MEDICINE: This course is part of our Pathways to Medicine programme. If you choose the Pathways to Medicine module, perform well and meet the minimum entry requirements, you will be guaranteed an interview for our flagship MBBCh Medicine (Graduate Entry) course. • Forensic Science • Pharmaceuticals
View our subject guide here:
• Human Immunology • Infectious Diseases
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