BSc (Hons) Genetics at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

Genetics gives training in genetics and molecular genetics fundamental to biology, medicine and biotechnology, with laboratory training and transferable skills.

Faculty: College of Science and Engineering | Department: School of Molecular Biosciences | Duration: 4 years | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 introduces modern biology and laboratory techniques; Year 2 covers fundamental biology and specialist areas such as animal biology, biomolecular sciences, human biology and infection biology. Honours covers classical genetics, evolution and populations, molecular genetics using model organisms and human genetics, with laboratory work and small-group teaching.

Career pathways

Destinations include research assistant, laboratory analyst, lab technician, molecular research scientist and biomedical support worker.

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Application information

Entry requirements

International applicants from non-English-speaking countries: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no sub-test below 6.0 (single sitting, taken within 2 years 5 months of the start date); TOEFL iBT 92 overall with minimum Reading 22, Listening 20, Speaking 23, Writing 21 (tests taken from 21 January 2026); PTE Academic 59 overall and in every sub-test; other accepted tests include Cambridge C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency 176 overall (no component below 169), Oxford ELLT 7 overall (no component below 6) and LanguageCert Academic SELT 70 overall (no component below 60). The University of Glasgow English for Academic Study pre-sessional course is an alternative route.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Standard annual tuition fee for students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland (rest-of-UK fee status). Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years

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