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Biological Sciences: Genetics modules
A degree in Genetics will provide excellent preparation for postgraduate study in almost any area of life sciences and beyond. The core programme covers molecular genetics, genomics, model organisms, evolutionary genetics and human genetics. In addition, you will be able to choose from a range of options in the biological sciences, medicine, anthropology and social issues in the life sciences.
Please Note: All Modules are subject to change.
BSc and MSci Genetics year two
Selection Module Title Credit Compulsory BIOL0008 Fundamentals of Molecular Biology 15 BIOL0009 Experimental Genetics and Model Systems 15 BIOL0010 Introduction to Human Genetics 15 BIOL0011 Evolutionary Genetics 15 BIOL0015 Second Year Core Skills Pass/fail Either BIOL0013 The Biology of Development 15 Or BIOL0029 Computational Biology 15 Optional ANAT0002 Developmental Neurobiology 15 Min: 30, Max: 45 ANAT0005 Human Anatomy and Embryology (Thorax, Abdomen and Pelvis) 15 ANAT0006 Human Anatomy and Embryology (Head and Limbs) 15 BIOL0013 The Biology of Development 15 BIOL0030 Energy and Evolution 15 BIOL0007 Introduction to Field Ecology 15 BIOL0012 Animal Biodiversity 15 BIOL0028 Field module in Ecological and Evolutionary Genetics 15 BIOL0012 Animal Biodiversity 15 CELL0009 Integrative Cell Biology (Cell Structure and Function) 15 INIM0005 Immunology 15 INIM0007 Infection 15 PHAR0003 Drugs and the Mind 15 PHOL0004 Systems Neuroscience 15 BIOL0013 The Biology of Development 15 BIOL0029 Computational Biology 15 BIOL0051 Practical Experimental Evolution 15 BIOL0052 Comparative Cell Biology 15 BIOL0053 Data Science methods in Biology 15 Elective Any level 5 module Any level 5 module available at UCL. 15 Min: 0, Max: 15 Language A 15-credit language module at an appropriate level for the student (assessed by CLIE) 15 BSc Genetics year three
Selection Module Title Credit Compulsory BIOL0018 Advanced Investigative Project in Biological Sciences 30 Select one project BIOL0019 Advanced Research Project in Biological Sciences 45 BIOL0056 Grand Challenges Research Project in Biological Sciences 30 BIOL0021 Advanced Human Genetics 15 Optional ANTH0044 Human Behavioural Ecology 15 BIOC0016 Computational and Systems Biology 15 BIOL0025 Regulatory Genomics and Evolution 15 BIOL0027* Diseases of Ageing 15 BIOL0028 Field module in ecological and evolutionary genetics 15 BIOL0032 Species Conservation and Biodiversity 15 BIOL0033 Molecular Evolution 15 BIOL0021 Advanced Human Genetics 15 BIOL0022* Biology of Ageing 15 BIOL0035 Vertebrate Life and Evolution 15 BIOL0020 Sex, Genes and Evolution 15 BIOL0042 Plant Evolution and Ecology CELL0012 Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine 15 CELL0013 Functional Genetics of Model Systems 15 CELL0002 Mechanisms of Development (Extended) 30 CELL0015 Mitochondrial Biology, Bioenergetics and Metabolism in Human Disease 15 CELL0017 Interdisciplinary Cell Biology 15 INIM0006 Immunology in Health and Disease 15 INIM0034 Molecular Virology 15 BIOL0028 Field module in Ecological and Evolutionary Genetics 15 BIOL0048 Behavioural Ecology for the Anthropocene 15 Elective Any level 6 module Any level 5 module available at UCL. 15 Min 0, Max: 15 Language A 15-credit language module at an appropriate level for the student (assessed by CLIE) 15 *Students should select either BIOL0022 or BIOL0027, but not both
MSci Genetics year three
Selection Module Title Credit Compulsory BIOL0021 Advanced Human Genetics 15 BIOL0044 MSci Investigative Project in Biological Sciences 30 Compulsory options BIOL0020 Sex, Genes and Evolution
15 Min: 30, Max: 60 BIOL0025 Regulatory Genomics and Evolution 15 BIOL0028 Field module in ecological and evolutionary genetics 15 BIOL0048 Behavioural Ecology for the Anthropocene 15 Optional ANTH0044 Human Behavioural Ecology 15 BIOC0016 Computational and Systems Biology 15 BIOL0027* Diseases of Ageing 15 BIOL0028 Field module in ecological and evolutionary genetics 15 BIOL0032 Species Conservation and Biodiversity 15 BIOL0033 Molecular Evolution 15 BIOL0022* Biology of Ageing 15 BIOL0035 Vertebrate Life and Evolution 15 BIOL0042 Plant Evolution and Ecology 15 CELL0012 Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine 15 CELL0013 Functional Genetics of Model Systems 15 CELL0002 Mechanisms of Development (Extended) 30 CELL0017 Interdisciplinary Cell Biology 15 Biodiversity and Macroevolutionary Patterns/A 15 INIM0006 Immunology in Health and Disease 15 INIM0034 Molecular Virology 15 Elective Any level 6 module Any level 6 module available at UCL. 15 Min 0, Max: 15 Language A 15-credit language module at an appropriate level for the student (assessed by CLIE) 15 *Students should select either BIOL0022 or BIOL0027, but not both
MSci Genetics year four
Selection Module Title Credit Compulsory BIOL0041 MSci Extended Research Project in Biological Sciences 90 Optional BIOC0015 Molecular Mechanisms in Human Disease and Biotechnology 15 Students will need to choose minimum of 15 and maximum of 30 credits Species Conservation & Biodiversity
15 BIOL0033 Molecular Evolution 15 BIOL0034 Applications in Human Genetics 15 BIOL0050 Advanced Computational Biology 15 CELL0001 Mechanisms of Development 15 GENE0002 Genetics of Cardiovascular and Related Complex Diseases 15 GENE0003 Genetics of Neurological Disease 15 GENE0006 Understanding Bioinformatics Resources and Their Application 15 INIM0030 Immunodeficiency and Therapeutics 15 INIM0012 Viruses and Disease 15 PHOL0008 Cell Signalling in Health and Disease 30 Elective
Min: 0, Max: 15Any level 7 module Any level 7 module available at UCL 15
