BSc Genetics

The Genetics BSc at Royal Holloway, University of London is a three-year undergraduate program that provides a deep understanding of genetics. The course is designed to equip students with formidable practical skills to conduct laboratory experiments and highly-detailed theoretic knowledge pertinent to genetic principles.Course Content: Throughout the course, students learn about fundamental aspects of genetics such as principles of genetics, DNA structure, gene expression, genetic modification, genetic engineering, human genetics, genomics and bioinformatics. The institution also offers a module referred to as "Jobs in the Genetic Revolution" that provides students with skills for career-building in the booming field of genetics. In the final year, students will complete an individual research project and will be an active member of a research team.Key Modules: The key modules in this course include Principles of Genetics, Genomics, Jobs in the Genetic Revolution and an Individual Research Project.Future Careers: Following the completion of the Genetics BSc course, graduates are sought-after for careers in various sectors. Positions in areas such as scientific research, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, forensic science, and food industries are commonly taken up by course graduates. Higher degrees in genetic research and teaching careers in education are also paths that graduates often pursue.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.