Course description
Course description
Genetics is the study of genes, from their structure and expression, to genome replication and maintenance. The first year consists of compulsory units including biochemistry and cell biology, providing a basis for specialisation in the second and third years.
Special features
-You can transfer between most life sciences degree programmes at the end of the first year, and sometimes after.
-You can opt on, or off, the Sandwich Year placement.
-Foundation Year available.
Career opportunities
Genetics graduates from the University of Manchester go into a variety of careers. About half stay in the life sciences and related disciplines, choosing either to study further research or taught courses such as a Masters or PhD, which could lead onto a career in bioscience, or medicine/dentistry degrees. A significant number go on to complete a science teaching qualification, such as a secondary science PGCE. Those that choose a career outside of the life sciences are highly sought after by large multinationals. Graduate programmes in accountancy, finance, law, marketing and publishing are particularly popular choices for graduates from the Faculty who do not wish to stay in science.