BSc (Hons) Molecular Biology and Genetics
University of East AngliaNorwich Research Park, Norwich
Course overview
After recent Nobel Prizes for breakthroughs in genome editing and mRNA vaccines, there’s never been a more exciting time to study Molecular Biology and Genetics. At UEA, this degree offers you a solid foundation in the core principles of biology, while giving you the flexibility to explore and specialise in the areas of molecular biology or genetics that inspire you most. Whether you’re drawn to medical genetics, biotechnology, or evolutionary biology — or interested in human health and disease, microbial or plant molecular biology, or cellular signalling — this course will set you on the path to a rewarding future in science.
The School of Biological Sciences brings a strong research-led ethos to this course. Many of our academics are actively engaged in cutting-edge research, covering a broad spectrum from biochemical, molecular, and cellular biology to ecological interactions and evolutionary processes. This includes both fundamental science aimed at deepening our understanding of biological principles, and applied research tackling real-world challenges — such as protein structure and microbial energetics, human disease studies, and conservation biology.
You'll benefit directly from this expertise, with research feeding into your learning at every stage.
Key highlights
- Solid foundation in core biology with flexibility to specialise
- Specialise in medical genetics, biotechnology or evolutionary biology
- Options in human disease, microbial or plant molecular biology
- Research-led teaching from academics engaged in cutting-edge research
- Research feeds into your learning at every stage
Entry requirements
- International Baccalaureate: 32 — overall with HL 5 in Biology
- Scottish Advanced Highers: BCC — to include including Biology
- Scottish Highers: AAABB — to include including A in Biology
- Irish Leaving Certificate — 3 subjects at H2 including Biology, 3 subjects at H3
Careers this course leads to
- Research scientist
- Clinical geneticist (with further training)
- Biotechnologist
- Laboratory technician
- Genetic counsellor (with further training)
- Pharmaceutical scientist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £29,300 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of East Anglia, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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