Genetics
University of GlasgowCourse Overview
Pursue your ambitions in biological sciences with the BSc (Hons) Genetics at University of Glasgow. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. Genetics affects all aspects of life and understanding genetics and molecular genetics is fundamental to biology, medicine, and biotechnology. The education and training you will receive as part of your Genetics degree opens up a whole world of job opportunities in science, industry, healthcare, forensics and beyond. Why study this course at the University of Glasgow? You will undertake laboratory training and acquire important transferable skills including problem solving, writing and presenting of reports, and critical analysis of written reports and data. International tuition fees are £7,000 per year, home/UK fees are £10,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 95% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,500 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | AAB - BBB |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£7,000
per year
Home Student Fee
£10,000
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Glasgow
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £25,000 | £25,500 | £30,500 |
| 3 years | £19,500 | £24,500 | £28,000 |
| 5 years | £23,500 | £28,000 | £34,500 |
UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH03-01-07). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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Student Satisfaction
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Overall
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