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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Main site - West London
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Main site - West London
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
Select a subject
Genomics is one of the fastest-growing areas of research and development and our Bioinformatics Genomics with Placement degree will enable you to build up comprehensive knowledge on this fascinating subject.Using a mix of computing, biology and medicine, you will explore the wide-ranging subject matter with an emphasis on practical learning throughout, all the while supported by our highly-experienced, expert tutelage.As the course progresses, an array of optional modules enables you to pursue the areas that interest you most and provide you with the essential abilities and competencies to progress on to a rewarding career.The Bioinformatics Genomics with Placement course aims to prepare you for work as independent practitioners and researchers in areas such as:• the discovery of novel genomic targets for human health• drugs and therapeutic development• improving the quality of animal, plants and food health• innovations in agricultural breeding.Year One: At the start of the course, you will study molecular biology and explore the fundamentals of evolution and its impact on genetic differences, medical microbiology, biochemistry and genetics of diseases. This will give you a detailed knowledge and a broad foundation in the scientific underpinnings of the genetic causes of diseases.Years Two and Three: In the second and third year, you will develop specialist knowledge and skills in genomics and bioinformatics by exploring in detail genome biology, programming and computational analysis in R, bioinformatics modelling of gene products, the chromosomal basis of human disease, bioinformatics basis of Cytogenomics and nanobiology.Throughout the course, you will also develop bioinformatics and genomics techniques such as BLAST, eg, Phylogenetics, FISH, MLPA, aCGH, CRISPR, for designing and conducting omics research.
Exam type
A levelA level:
DDD Grades / Points required
UCAS Tariff:
72 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
MMP Grades / Points required
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
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Pass Access to HE Diploma (Minimum of 45 credits at level 3)
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