GO UNIVERSITY  Ghana/Global 2016/17/1S8/19

BSc  GENETICS- 3 Years

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Overview

Genetics is the study inheritance and variation within living organism. It is a vibrant and expanding discipline at the core of biological and medical sciences, playing a vital part in the development of genetic engineering and the decoding of the human genome.

Leeds is one of the few universities in which you can specialise in genetics whilst gaining a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of related disciplines. You will gain an insight into applications of genetic techniques in fields as diverse as genetic engineering, developmental biology, biotechnology, diagnostics and therapies for human diseases, and conservation biology. As well as having the opportunity to study such an interesting and engaging subject, you will also graduate with an array of transferable skills ideal for the graduate job market.

 

Course Content

Year one is where you will establish your foundation of knowledge and expertise in genetics, as well as other areas including cell biology and biochemistry. Core introductory modules will be delivered through a mixture of lectures, tutorials and practical’s allowing you to develop the research skills that will be necessary throughout your degree.

In year two you will begin to specialise in the area of genetics, with compulsory modules including genetic engineering, bacterial genetics, and human genetics. Whilst you continue to hone your research and practical skills you will also have the chance to participate in an industrial placement or study year abroad at the end of year 2, a fantastic opportunity to broaden your experience and further develop your CV.

In year three you will be immersed even deeper into the research environment here at Leeds. You will undertake your own independent research project under the supervision of one of our research academics as well as studying advanced level modules in areas such as cancer genetics and comparative genomics. Upon graduation you will be equipped with specialised knowledge as well as broader transferable skills ideal for succeeding in the graduate job market.

 

 

 

Course Structure

Year 1

• You will be required to study 120 credits.

• Compulsory modules

• You will study the following compulsory modules:

• Biology Practicals and Data Analysis 20 credits

• Living Planet 20 credits

• Introduction to Genetics 10 credits

• Practical Genetics 10 credits

• Tutorials for Biology and Genetics 10 credits

• The Basis of Life 20 credits

• Optional modules

• You will select at least 20 credits of optional modules:

• Multicellular Systems 10 credits

• Career and Professional Development for Life Scientists 10 credits

• How can Biological Sciences change the world 10 credits

• Applied Biology and Agriculture 10 credits

• Practical Applied Biology 10 credits

• Coastal and Upland Habitats Field Course 10 credits

• Introduction to Pharmacology 10 credits

• Introductory Microbiology 10 credits

• Introduction to Immunology 10 credits

• Discovery modules

• You may select up to 10 credits of discovery modules.

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• Year 2

• You will be required to study 120 credits.

• Compulsory modules

• You will study the following compulsory modules:

• The Power of Bacterial Genomics 10 credits

• Genetic Engineering 10 credits

• Enhanced Study Skills for Biologists 10 credits

• How Plants Work 10 credits

• Introduction to Bioinformatics 10 credits

• Animal Developmental Biology 10 credits

• Human Genetics 10 credits

• Optional modules

• You will select at least 40 credits of optional modules:

• Biological Membranes and Cell Signalling 10 credits

• Human Diseases 10 credits

• Employment, Career planning and Professional Development for Life Scientists 10 credits

• Human Populations 10 credits

• Organismal Evolution 10 credits

• Sustainable Food Production 10 credits

• Skills in Communicating Research beyond the University 10 credits

• Cell Biology of Disease 10 credits

• Molecular Virology 10 credits

• Medical Immunology 10 credits

• Discovery modules

• You may choose up to 10 credits of discovery modules.

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• Year 3

• Candidates will be required to study 120 credits

• Compulsory modules

• You will study the following compulsory modules:

• Applied Genetics 20 credits

• Advanced Topics in Human Genetics 20 credits

• Optional modules

• You will study the following optional modules:

• Research Project 20 credits

• Biology Research Projects 40 credits

• Cancer Biology 10 credits

• Applied Plant Science 10 credits

• Epigenetics 20 credits

• Advanced Topics in Evolution 20 credits

• Evolution and Population Genetics 10 credits

• Animal Developmental Biology 10 credits

• Plant Developmental Biology 10 credits

• Comparative Genomics 10 credits

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• Learning and teaching

• You’ll be taught through lectures, tutorials, workshops and practical classes. You’ll enjoy extensive tutorial support and have freedom in your workload and options.

• Read more about teaching and assessment on the School website.

• Assessment

• You’re assessed by a range of methods, including formal exams and in-course assessment.

• Read more about teaching and assessment on the School website.

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• For more information on typical modules, read Actuarial Mathematics BSc in programme catalogue after enrollment