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MSci Genetics at University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The Genetics MSci adds a year working in a research laboratory in academia or industry to the genetics degree. Applications to the MSci are not made through UCAS: students may apply for transfer mid-BSc.

Faculty: College of Science and Engineering  |  Department: School of Molecular Biosciences  |  Duration: 5 years  |  Intake: September  |  Study mode: integrated masters  |  Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Years 1 to 4 follow the Genetics programme (introductory biology, specialist areas, Honours genetics and molecular genetics); the fifth year is a research laboratory year in academia or industry.

Career pathways

Destinations of Genetics graduates include research assistant, laboratory analyst and molecular research scientist.

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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.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 5 years

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