Medical Genetics with Research Placement Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Medical Genetics with Research Placement Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Genetics is at the heart of modern developmental sciences. The drive to understand more about the processes behind inherited diseases has led to huge advances in many fields, including embryology, stem cell biology and cancer research. On this course, you’ll learn about genetics across the board, from the foundations right up to the most recent breakthroughs. It’s a course designed to help you kickstart your career in a wide range of healthcare and scientific professions, pharmaceuticals, genetic counselling, or medical research.
You’ll gain a firm foundational knowledge o...
Genetics is at the heart of modern developmental sciences. The drive to understand more about the processes behind inherited diseases has led to huge advances in many fields, including embryology, stem cell biology and cancer research. On this course, you’ll learn about genetics across the board, from the foundations right up to the most recent breakthroughs. It’s a course designed to help you kickstart your career in a wide range of healthcare and scientific professions, pharmaceuticals, genetic counselling, or medical research.
You’ll gain a firm foundational knowledge on the application of genetics to medical and biological sciences research. In addition to learning theory, you’ll gain practical hands-on experience in the labs in our new £18.2 million facilities.
Benefit, also, from gaining real-world experience by participating in a compulsory and supervised research placement in your area of interest, available after your second year, allowing you to put your skills to the test at sites in the UK or abroad.
Why Study Medical Genetics with Research Placement BSc(Hons) at University of Huddersfield?\
You’ll be learning from the best, as the University of Huddersfield has been rated Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023. Not only that, but our teaching staff rank in the top five in England for the proportion who hold doctorates (HESA 2025).
Professional Bodies\
As a student on this course, you’ll be able to apply for undergraduate membership of the Biochemical Society and The Physiological Society (UK). You’ll also be eligible for student affiliate membership of the Royal Society of Biology and upon successful graduation be eligible to apply for one year associate membership, this can help open up networks at a crucial time when applying for jobs.
Why Huddersfield?\
Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-20
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A13-G70
Institution Code
H60
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
A level
B,B,B
B,B,C
including a minimum grade B in Biology and one of the following relevant Science subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Psychology. The endorsement for practical work is an essential part of Science A Level study and is a requirement for entry to our degree course.
T Level
M
in Science including a grade B in A Level Biology and one other relevant Science subject.
UCAS Tariff
120.0
112.0
from a combination of Level 3 qualifications including a minimum grade B in A Level Biology and a minimum of grade B in one of the following relevant Science subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Psychology. The endorsement for practical work is an essential part of Science A Level study and is a requirement for entry to our degree course. As an alternative to the grade B in Biology or the grade B in one of the relevant Science subjects, the following will be accepted: Distinction in a relevant Level 3 qualification, including the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate/BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (AAQ) in Medical Science or Applied Science, or the OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate/OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate (AAQ) in Applied Science or Human Biology. Each Distinction in an accepted Level 3 qualification can be used to satisfy one of the two A Level subject requirements. Therefore, applicants may satisfy both subject requirements by achieving Distinctions in two accepted Level 3 qualifications.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
In addition you must have GCSE English Language and Maths at grade 4 or above, or grade C or above if awarded under the previous GCSE grading scheme.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| International, EU | £17,600 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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