Genetics BSc at Royal Holloway, University of London

To gain a profound understanding of how living things function, grow and reproduce we must refine our focus to the molecular level. Studying Genetics at Royal Holloway, University of London will give you an insight into the molecular mechanisms that control all life processes on Earth. Our flexible degree structure allows you to tailor your course to your own interests, even within the first year.

Department: Biological Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years full time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Egham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Year 1: Becoming a Bioscientist, Cell Biology and the Origin of Life, Genetics, Chemistry of Life, Fundamental Biochemistry and others; Year 2: Cell Dynamics: Division and Movement, Applications of Molecular Genetics in Biology, Protein Structure and Function, Molecular Biology, Professional Skills and Employability; Year 3: Individual Research Project, Cell and Molecular Biology of Cancer, Functional Genomics, Proteomics and Bioformatics. Optional modules: Year 1: Protein Biochemistry and Enzymology, Introduction to Human Physiology in Health and Disease, Green Planet: Plants and Our Future; Year 2: Microbiology, Food Security, Sustainability and Green Biotechnology, Human Physiology in Health and Disease, Developmental Biology, Evolution and others; Year 3: Climate Change - Plants and the Environment, Circadian Biology, Evolutionary Medicine, Biotechnology in a Changing World, Nutrition and Medical Biochemistry and others.

Career pathways

Genetics at Royal Holloway, University of London gives you a range of skills and experience needed to make you an employable candidate in a range of different fields. Your laboratory experience and independent research coupled with the diverse skillset you’ll develop make you an attractive prospect to employers in sectors from medicine to food production and environmental management.

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