Genetics BSc (Hons)

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. <br/><br/><strong>Why study this course at the University of Glasgow?</strong> <br/><br/>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. These are key skills for any job in the modern world. <br/><br/>You will also have the chance to spend a year working in a research laboratory in academia or industry as part of our MSci programme. <br/><br/><strong>Career Prospects?</strong> <br/><br/>Recent graduates have taken research, support and leadership roles in academia, industry and public services. Many graduates have entered teaching, medicine, management and journalism but these are only a few examples. The skills you will gain will help you in any future position.