Genetics – the study of genes and inheritance – is a fast-paced and exciting field of modern biology. Recent advances are revolutionising the ways in which genes and entire genomes are studied. These developments underpin human health, biotechnology and biodiversity conservation. Studying genetics, and the related field of genomics, will prepare you for careers in all these areas.

Our staff have close links with organisations including Cancer Research UK and the Wellcome Trust. This means you’ll study topics based on the latest research findings, from biodiversity to cell regulation and cancer.

Our courses cover a wide genetics background. You can specialise according to your interests:

• evolutionary genetics options may lead you towards a career in genome evolution and conservation
• genome stability, genetic disease and cancer modules can prepare you for careers in medical research
• genomics and bioinformatics options give you experience in the analysis of large data sets – marketable skills relevant to a wide range of scientific and non-scientific careers.