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University of Leeds

2 genetics courses YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE
Subject ranking: 23rd
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WUSCA ranking: 45th
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As an online student at the University of Leeds, I've found the virtual learning experience to be top-notch. The professors are engaging, and the online resources are super helpful. However, it would be great to have more interactive sessions and networking opportunities with other online students. Overall, it's been a positive experience, and I'm grateful for the flexibility it offers.

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Genetics BSc (Hons)
calculator icon 136 ucas points clock icon 4 years full time
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Year 1
  • Introduction to Genetics
  • Introduction to Microbiology
  • Living Planet
  • Practical Skills for Biology and Genetics
  • Skills in Research, Study and Data Analysis
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Genetics MBiol (Hons)
calculator icon 144 ucas points clock icon 5 years full time
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  • Introduction to Genetics
  • Introduction to Microbiology
  • Living Planet
  • Practical Skills for Biology and Genetics
  • Skills in Research, Study and Data Analysis
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Queen Mary University of London

2 genetics courses LONDON
Subject ranking: 32nd
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WUSCA ranking: 91th
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The teachers! They are amazing!! Every seminar tutor or lecturer I had were so kind and knowledgeable and so wonderful The topics were very varied so I feel like I generally got a good pick of what I wanted to learn. I really enjoyed that The students are all super friendly in my opinion, I made more friends than I ever expected to and not only in my course. The facilities available online and in the library vast and so helpful. Overall, I am so grateful for my experience here

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Medical Genetics BSc (Hons)
calculator icon 128 ucas points clock icon 3 years full time
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  • Basic Biochemistry
  • Cells
  • Essential Skills for Biologists
  • Evolution
  • Molecular Genetics
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Medical Genetics with a Year Abroad BSc (Hons)
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  • Basic Biochemistry
  • Cells
  • Essential Skills for Biologists
  • Evolution
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Explore more about genetics

Studying genetics

Studying genetics will introduce you to a fast-paced and exciting field of modern biology that explores genes and the effect they have on what makes individuals different from each other. During a genetics degree, you’ll learn about how genes can impact human life events like development, growth and ageing, as well as gain an understanding of areas such as disease, DNA, pharmaceutical development and evolution. You’ll develop scientific knowledge and analytical skills through learning theory and using specialist research facilities, like DNA analytical equipment and computer-based image analysers. You’re also likely to get practical experience during the course through designing experiments and planning work programmes, as well as possibly having the chance to do a work placement. Possible careers for genetics graduates can be found in areas like scientific research, teaching and lab work. 

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