MBiol (Hons) Genetics

The MBIOL Genetics undergraduate course offered by the University of York is a comprehensive 4-year programme designed to equip students with the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to excel in the field of genetics. It covers fascinating areas like genetic engineering, molecular genetics, human genetics, genomics, and bioinformatics, among others. The course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology.Course Content: The course curriculum is designed in a way to deliver a structured, progressive learning experience. The first year includes topics on Molecular Structure and function of biological molecules and cells; the second year covers specialized modules on topics like Human Genetics, Genomes, and Infection and Immunity. The third year includes advanced modules such as Evolutionary Genetics and Eukaryotic Gene Expression while the fourth year consists of a research project and Genome Science, among other advanced modules.Key Modules: Some of the key modules that students will study include Cell and Developmental Biology, Microbiology, Population and Community Ecology, Human Genetics, Genomes, Infection and Immunity, Bioinformatics, and Genetics and Disease, among others.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting in part the academic and experience requirement for the membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).Future Careers: This course prepares students for a range of careers in fields such as the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, the National Health Service, environmental agencies, teaching, and research. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.