Genetics
About this course
BSc/MSci in Genetics, a genetics degree spanning molecular biology, medicine, and biotechnology. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, and Research Methods. The programme offers an optional year working in a research laboratory in academia or industry. The first year covers core science through Biology 1A, Biology 1B, Chemistry 1, and Science Fundamentals-1X. The second year builds competence with Fundamental Topics in Biology 2, Genes, Molecules & Cells 2, Core Concepts in Human Biological Sciences 2, Animal Biology, Evolution and Ecology 2, Investigating Human Biological Sciences 2, and Microbiology and Immunology 2. The third year advances knowledge through Genetics 3A and Genetics 3B. The final year involves an independent investigation chosen from the Life Sciences Investigative Honours Project, Life Sciences Outreach Honours Project, Life Sciences Internship Honours Project, and Life Sciences Dissertation Honours Project, alongside compulsory study in Current Topics in Genetics 4X. Students also select from various options including Cancer 4B, Human Molecular Genetics 4Y, Bioinformatics and Data Analysis using R 4B, and Biological Mechanisms of Ageing 4Y.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB or BBB (Additional requirements: A-level Biology or Chemistry.) IB: 34 (6,5,5) (Additional requirements: HL Biology or Chemistry.) Scottish Higher: ABBB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5 Typically offers will be made at AAAAA by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher Additional requirements: Higher Biology or Chemistry. (A in either). Scottish Higher (widening access): MD20 : BBBB (also other target groups*) MD40 : AABB* Additional requirements: Higher Biology or Chemistry. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.
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What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 96%
- Assessment and feedback: 72%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 25%
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 205 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 7%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 2%
- Scotland: 76%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Modules
- Biology 1A
- Biology 1B
- Chemistry 1
- Science Fundamentals-1X
- Fundamental Topics in Biology 2
- Genes, Molecules & Cells 2
- Core Concepts in Human Biological Sciences 2
- Animal Biology, Evolution and Ecology 2
- Investigating Human Biological Sciences 2
- Microbiology and Immunology 2
- Genetics 3A
- Genetics 3B
- Life Sciences Investigative Honours Project
- Life Sciences Outreach Honours Project
- Life Sciences Internship Honours Project
- Life Sciences Dissertation Honours Project
- Current Topics in Genetics 4X core
- Current Topics in Biotechnology 4A option
- Cancer 4B option
- Human Molecular Genetics 4Y option
- Molecular Biology for Climate Solutions 4B option
- Plant Molecular Biology 4Y option
- Functional Genetics and Cellular Contexts in Model Organisms 4A option
- Statistics for the Life Sciences (Sem 1) 4Y option
- Statistics for the Life Sciences (Sem 2) 4E option
- Molecular and Cellular Microbiology 4Y option
- Genetics of Complex Traits and Disorders 4C option
- Bioinformatics and Data Analysis using R 4B option
- Biological Mechanisms of Ageing 4Y option
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Genetics at University of Glasgow earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £24,500 after 3 years, £29,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £36,000. The £29,500 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Genetics.
What do graduates of Genetics at University of Glasgow do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Genetics at University of Glasgow?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Genetics at University of Glasgow?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 209 UCAS points.
Does Genetics at University of Glasgow include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on Genetics at University of Glasgow?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.