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Medical Genetics BSc
University of Leicester — Leicester, United Kingdom
Medical Genetics BSc is a undergraduate Chemistry course at University of Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom. It takes 3-4 years, costs £26,000 per year and starts in September.
Undergraduate · 3-4 years · Full-time · Chemistry · £26,000 per year
Intakes: September
Are you interested in the role of genetics and molecular biology in understanding, diagnosing and treating disease, including clinical research, genetic testing and genetic counselling? On this three-year BSc in Medical Genetics you will study a broad range of relevant topics, including proteins, gene expression, molecular cell biology, metabolism and molecular medicine and biomedical ethics. Your degree in Medical Genetics will give you an education and training in genetics with particular emphasis on its application to medicine. If you take this course you will be affiliated to our Departmen
Modules
- The Molecules of Life: An Introduction to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- The Cell: An Introduction to Cell Biology and Microbiology
- From Individuals to Populations: An Introduction to Genetics
- Multicellular Organisation: An Introduction to Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience
- Introduction to Medical Bioscience
- Current Issues in Medical Genetics
- Research Skills 1
- Research Skills 2
- Genomes
- Genes, Development and Inheritance
- Bioinformatics
- Physiology and Pharmacology
- Physiology of Excitable Cells
- Principles of Microbiology
- Protein Structure and Function
- Medical Microbiology
- Introduction to Python programming for Bioscientists
- Contemporary Techniques in Biological Data Analysis
- Exercise Physiology and Pharmacology
- Immunology and Eukaryotic Microbiology
- Immunology and Eukaryotic Microbiology (with science enterprise trip)
- Behavioural Neurobiology
- Neurobiology and Animal Behaviour
- From Genes to Proteins
- Molecular Cell Biology
- Human Genetics
- Medical Genetics
- Microbial Pathogenesis and Genomics
- Evolutionary Genetics
- Research Project A (Experimental)
Careers
- Graduate medicine
- Postgraduate research (MSc or PhD)
- Laboratory Research Scientist
- The NHS Scientist Training Programme
- Clinical trials coordination
- Teaching
- Science communication
- Wildlife protection
Frequently asked questions
How long is Medical Genetics BSc at University of Leicester?
Medical Genetics BSc takes 3-4 years (Full-time).
How much does Medical Genetics BSc at University of Leicester cost?
The listed tuition fee is £26,000 per year. Fees can change, so confirm the current amount before you apply.
When does Medical Genetics BSc start?
Intakes: September.
What level is Medical Genetics BSc?
It is a undergraduate course in Chemistry.
What will I study on Medical Genetics BSc?
Modules include The Molecules of Life: An Introduction to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, The Cell: An Introduction to Cell Biology and Microbiology, From Individuals to Populations: An Introduction to Genetics, Multicellular Organisation: An Introduction to Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience, Introduction to Medical Bioscience and Current Issues in Medical Genetics.
What careers can Medical Genetics BSc lead to?
Typical roles include Graduate medicine, Postgraduate research (MSc or PhD), Laboratory Research Scientist, The NHS Scientist Training Programme, Clinical trials coordination and Teaching.