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Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)
Singleton Park Campus 1
Full Time
SEP-26
4 Years
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Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)
Singleton Park Campus 1
Full Time
SEP-26
4 Years
Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)
Singleton Park Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
4 Years
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The study of genetics is an exciting and fast-moving field that is making an enormous impact in a range of scientific areas, including the understanding and treatment of many diseases, pharmaceutical development, evolution, and the conservation of biodiversity.The 4 year MSci is an advanced undergraduate degree, adding a further research-focused year to a 3 year BSc. This will give you an in-depth knowledge of the fundamental building blocks of all life on earth. The MSci programme follows our BSc in Genetics course, but offers specialist training in a broad range of laboratory techniques. In the additional year you will develop an extended, research project.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.You will develop excellent analytical and project management skills and learn how to design experiments and plan work programmes.With a degree in Genetics, career opportunities are diverse and extensive. They include: medical research, pharmaceutical industry and health sciences, post graduate studies (MSc, MRes, PhD), genetic counselling, clinical scientist, Graduate entry medicinePhysicians associate, Teaching, Scientific writer, bioinformatics
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A levelA level:
AAB Grades / Points required
A level:
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A level:
BBB - AAB Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
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Access to HE Diploma:
D24M15 Grades / Points required
Extended Project:
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Extended Project:
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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
34 Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
34 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
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Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024):
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Students living in
Domestic
£9,535 per year
Students from Domestic
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£22,750 per year
Students from EU
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£22,750 per year
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