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Medical Genetics BSc (Hons)

University of Huddersfield

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University of Huddersfield

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Genetics is at the heart of modern developmental sciences. The drive to understand more about the processes behind inherited diseases has led to huge advances in many fields including embryology, stem cell biology and cancer research. On this course, you鈥檒l learn about genetics across the board from the foundations right up to the most recent breakthroughs. It鈥檚 a course designed to help you kickstart your career in a wide range of healthcare professions, pharmaceuticals, genetic counselling, or medical research. You鈥檒l gain a firm foundational knowledge on the application of genetics to medical and biological sciences research. In addition to learning theory, you鈥檒l gain practical hands-on experience in the labs in our new 拢18.2 million facilities. Benefit, also, from gaining real-world experience by participating in an optional supervised work placement in your area of interest, available after your second year in the course. This placement year allows you to put your knowledge and skills to the test at sites in the UK or abroad.


Why Study Medical Genetics BSc(Hons) at University of Huddersfield?

You鈥檒l be learning from the best in this course, as the University of Huddersfield has been rated Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023. Not only that, but our teaching staff rank in the top three in England for the proportion who hold doctorates (HESA 2022).


Professional Bodies

This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology and accreditation is reviewed on a regular basis. As a student on this course, you鈥檒l be able to apply for undergraduate membership of the Biochemical Society and The Physiological Society (UK). You鈥檒l also be eligible for student affiliate membership of the Royal Society of Biology and upon successful graduation be eligible to apply for one year associate membership, this can help open up networks at a crucial time when applying for jobs.


Why Huddersfield?

Huddersfield鈥檚 vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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拢 17,600per year

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

A level : BCC - BBC

including a grade B in a relevant Science subject. The endorsement for practical work is an essential part of Science A Level study, and is a requirement for entry to our degree course.

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University information

University of Huddersfield

University of Huddersfield

  • University League Table

    65th

  • Campus address

    University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD1 3DH, England

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Huddersfield has a thriving international community, with students from across the world.
International students can benefit from a merit-based scholarship scheme for eligible applicants.
The university has strengths in teaching, employability, internationalisation and inclusiveness.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biomedical Sciences

    24th out of 83 2

    46th out of 94 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 214
    138 64%

    35th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    95.0 95%

    1st

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.99 75%

    55th

    15

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    131 58%

    44th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    75.0 75%

    52nd

    19

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.04 76%

    56th

    20

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