28Jun
Undergraduate This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.
University of Nottingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
This course provides an understanding of how modern-day problems, such as disease and threats to wildlife populations, could be solved through the study of genetics. With practical sessions starting in year one, you'll gain a core grounding of genetic principles such as gene action and evolution and cover the genetics of all living systems, from microbes and plants to humans. We have close links with industry and our academic experts are actively involved in research, ensuring that teaching is informed by the latest scientific developments. Your learning and research will take place in modern lecture theatres and labs. Through optional modules and a detailed research project, you can tailor the course to suit your own interests and aspirations in the field of genetics. The integrated masters (MSci) version of this course provides you with additional research experience, preparing you for your future career or further postgraduate study.
Modules
There are a range of optional modules to choose from in every year of the course. You will study these alongside core modules. Your first year will be a broad introduction to biology and genetics. You'll study the biology of animals, plants and microbes, and the biochemical, evolutionary and genetic processes that underlie their biology. In the second year you will continue studying genes, genomes and chromosomes as well as gaining insight into experimental design and bioinformatics. The practical research project is a large focus in the third year and will allow you to carry out your own genetic investigation, in a specific area that interests you. If you choose to study the integrated masters (MSci), you’ll complete a year-long research project in your fourth year. This could be lab- or literature-based. For the most up-to-date module information and full details, please visit the course page on our website.
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- C400
- Institution code:
- N84
- Campus name:
- University Park Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - AAB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Access to HE Diploma - D: 30 credits M: 15 credits P: 0 credits
Scottish Higher - AABBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Scottish Advanced Higher - AA
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 34 points
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015) - B
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - Not accepted
Biology is one of the progression pathways for our Science with a Foundation Year course. Requirements for progression are: Foundation Biological Science - 55% Foundation Chemistry - 55% Overall pass - 40%
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | with no less than 6.0 in any element |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 87 | Minimum of 20 in Speaking and 19 in all other elements |
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| International | £27200* | Year 1 |
| EU | £27200* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Nottingham
University Park
Nottingham
NG7 2RD
Course contact details
Visit our course pageUndergraduate admissions
+44 (0) 115 951 5559