BSc Genetics

Comments about BSc Genetics - At the institution - Sheffield - South Yorkshire

• Objectives
  Genetics deals with heredity and variation in all organisms, from bacteria to humans. Current issues include the human genome project, cloning, genetic engineering, gene therapy, transgenic animals and GM crops. Genetic knowledge is crucial to developments in medical science and the pharmaceutical and agricultural industries.
• Entry requirements
  -GCE/VCE A Levels - ABB -Two GCE A Levels plus two GCE AS Levels - AB+BB -Scottish Highers/Advanced Level - AAAB/ABB -Irish Leaving Cert. - AABBB -BTEC Level N - 2 Distinctions and 1 Merit -International Baccalaureate - 33 points -Core Requirements - 12 science units, (not including Geography). We require Chemistry at GCE A Level or AS Level or equivalent.
• Academic title
  BSc Genetics
• Course description
  This is a list of modules that have been offered in the past. We expect similar modules to be offered for courses starting in 2009.
  
  
  Typical First Year Modules
  Module/Unit
  
  -Biochemical Basis of Life
  -From Cells to Organisms
  -Genetics  
  -Molecular Biology of the Gene
  -The Diversity of Life 
  -Practical Molecular Biology 1
  -Practical Molecular Biology 2 
   
  
  Typical Second Year Modules
  Module/Unit
  
  -Analysis of Genomes
  -Biological Energy Transformations
  -Differentiation 
  -Gene Expression and Regulation
  -Genetics of Higher Eukaryotes
  -Macromolecular Structure and Function 1 
  -Metabolism: Control and Manipulation
  -Microbial Genetics
  -Microbial Growth, Structure and Function
  -Practical Molecular Biology 3 
  -Practical Molecular Biology 4 
   
  
  Typical Third Year Modules
  Module/Unit 
  
  -Laboratory Project 
  -Genetics Data Handling
  -Library Project
  -Bacterial Molecular Genetics and Differentiation 
  -Evolutionary Genetics 
  -Functional Genomics  
  -Gametes and Embryos
  -Genetics of Cell Growth and Division
  -Genome Stability and Genetic Change
  -Human Genetics I
  -Human Genetics II 
  -Modelling Human Disease  
  -Plant Biotechnology