BSc (Hons) Genetics

Course overview

Understand how DNA, the chemical database and blueprint for life, is used to diagnose disease, develop new therapies and improve crops that feed the world.

Key highlights

Explores how DNA is used to diagnose disease
Covers the role of genetics in developing new therapies
Examines genetic approaches to improving food crops

Entry requirements

A-level: AAB — to include including Biology and a second science; We accept the following subjects as a second science: Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Further Mathematics, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology or Statistics
Access to HE Diploma: Distinction — 36 credits at Distinction and 9 credits at Merit or higher. Must include Level 3 modules in Biology and a second science. Please contact us for information on the units we accept
BTEC: DDD — BTEC National Extended Diploma
International qualifications — European Baccalaureate: 80% overall, including 8.5 and 8 in Biology and a second science or mathematics subject
International Baccalaureate: 35 — to include including 5 in Higher Level Biology plus either 5 i

Scholarships

Architecture Academic Excellence Scholarships
Funding: £1,000
Up to £1,000
Choral Scholarship
£1,000. 6 total (1 per year group) £3,000
Up to £1,000
Dean's Global Excellence Scholarship
English and Related Literature International Scholarships
Funding: £1,000.
Up to £1,000
Equal Access Scholarship (Undergraduate)
International Undergraduate Achievement Scholarship
Funding: up to £10,000 (for first year of study only).
Robert Ackrill Haigh Scholarship
One payment of £1000
Up to £1,000
York Minster Choral Scholarships
Up to £8,000 per annum

Careers this course leads to

Genetic technologist
Research assistant
Laboratory technician
Biotechnology scientist
Plant breeding technician
Pharmaceutical research scientist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 (TBC) | International: £32,350

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 York, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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