Program Overview

BSc Genetics with Industrial/Professional Experience

Overview

Course overview

• Learn about a subject of importance to all branches of biology, from basic principles of evolutionary biology to the power of genetic engineering.
• Spend the third year of your degree gaining valuable work experience to enhance your CV.
• Choose from placements with partner organisations in the UK and overseas.
• Apply for membership of the Royal Society of Biology at Member (MRSB) level after just two years of practice instead of three thanks to our Advanced Accreditation status.

Entry requirements

A-level

• AAA - AAB, including two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics (the Core Sciences). You must have a minimum of grades AB in at least two Core Sciences.
• Applicants predicted/who have achieved AAB in their A levels will receive an offer of AAB, while those predicted/who have achieved AAA or higher will be eligible for an offer of AAA.

A-level contextual offer

• AAB - ABC including specific subjects. Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken.

UK refugee/care-experienced offer

• ABB- ABC Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken.

International Baccalaureate

• 35 - 36 points overall. 6, 6, 5 to 6,6,6 in Higher Level subjects, including two science subjects, normally Biology and Chemistry

GCSE/IGCSE

• Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education including acceptable levels of Literacy and Numeracy, equivalent to at least Grade 4 or C in GCSE/IGCSE English Language and Mathematics.

Other entry requirements

• Other entry requirements exist for this course. You may view these by selecting from the list below.
  • Scottish requirements
  • Welsh Baccalaureate
  • Foundation year
  • Pearson BTEC qualifications
  • OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications
  • Access to HE Diploma
  • T Level
  • Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

Fees and funding

Fees

• Fees for entry in 2026 have not yet been set. For entry in 2025 the tuition fees were £9,535 per annum for home students, and are expected to increase slightly for 2026 entry.

Additional expenses

• Tuition fees are considerably lower for your placement year.

Application and selection

How to apply

• Apply through UCAS.

Advice to applicants

• We would normally only consider applicants who obtained the relevant qualification within the three years prior to entry.

Course details

Course description

• Our BSc Genetics with Industrial/Professional Experience course will enable you to gain experience of the workplace on a year-long placement during your degree, making you more attractive to potential employers after graduation.

Special features

• A range of study options
• Foundation Year available
• Flexibility to transfer between courses

Teaching and learning

• You will benefit from a wide range of teaching and learning methods that suit the content and aims of each course unit.

Coursework and assessment

• Assessment methods vary widely to suit the nature of the course unit and each level of study.

Careers

Career opportunities

• The significant and relevant work experience gained during the year of industrial/professional experience makes graduates of this course especially attractive to employers.

Accrediting organisations

• This course has Advanced Accreditation from the Royal Society of Biology.