BSc Genetics
About this course
BSc in Genetics, a genetics degree focusing on molecular biology, inheritance, and biological systems. Core topics include Research Methods. The course includes a guaranteed lab-based research project in the final year. The first year covers foundational concepts through Cell Biology, Ecology and Conservation, Genetics, Evolution and Diversity, and Microbial and Plant Diversity, alongside optional choices like Biological chemistry. Year two advances through Applied Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics, Bench to Bedside and Beyond, Cellular and Molecular Pathology, and Research Methods, with optional modules such as Immunology and Blood Science. The final year involves advanced compulsory study in Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics, Biotechnology, and Molecular Biology of Development, complemented by a substantial Research Project and optional modules like Molecular Pharmacology.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB-BCC with B in Biology IB: 30-28 with 5 points in Biology at Higher Level
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 73%
- Organisation and management: 77%
- Learning resources: 100%
- Student voice: 96%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 34 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 66%
- Working and studying: 7%
- Further study: 12%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 35%
- Skilled trades occupations: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 55%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 35%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 270 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 13%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 16%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 6%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 9%
- Wales: 22%
- Scotland: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
Modules
- Cell Biology
- Ecology and Conservation
- Genetics, Evolution and Diversity
- Microbial and Plant Diversity
- Skills for Biologists
- Biological chemistry
- Comparative Animal Physiology
- Disease Diagnosis and Control
- Applied Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics
- Bench to Bedside and Beyond
- Cellular and Molecular Pathology
- Research Methods
- Blood Science
- Immunology
- One Health Microbiology
- Practical Skills for Biochemists
- Practical and Professional Skills in Microbiology
- Proteins and Enzymes
- Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics
- Biotechnology
- Molecular Biology of Development
- Research Project
- Frontiers in Plant Science
- Molecular Pharmacology
- Population and Community Ecology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Genetics at Aberystwyth University earn?
The median salary is £24,500 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £27,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,000 and £31,500. The £27,000 median after five years is £4,000 less than the UK median for Genetics.
What do graduates of BSc Genetics at Aberystwyth University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Genetics at Aberystwyth University?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Genetics at Aberystwyth University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 121 UCAS points.
Is BSc Genetics at Aberystwyth University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
How many students continue on BSc Genetics at Aberystwyth University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.