BSc (Hons.) Medical Genetics

The Medical Genetics programme at Queen Mary University of London is a dynamic and flexible course that combines the study of genetics with the growing demand for professionals skilled in this field within the global healthcare industry. The course offers an in-depth understanding of genetics and the human body that is beneficial for a variety of career avenues. Course Content: The main focus of this course is to provide students with a comprehensive knowledge of genetics and their medical applications. The course covers a broad range of topics such as genomics, molecular genetics, gene therapy, and bioinformatics. It also emphasises the social implications and ethical debates surrounding advances in genetics.Key Modules: Key modules include Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Medical Genetics, Genomics, and Genomic Medicine, Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics, and Genetics of Human Disease. Accreditations: This course is fully accredited by the Royal Society of Biology.Future Careers: The programme opens doors for a wide variety of careers. You may choose to work in research, healthcare, and the pharmaceutical industry, or even progress to graduate medicine. Options exist within the public and private sectors, including roles in diagnostic laboratories, research, biotechnology, teaching, scientific publishing and the civil service.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.