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Biological Sciences: Human Genetics modules
A degree in Human Genetics will provide excellent preparation for postgraduate study in almost any area of life sciences, but will be of particular value to students who are considering postgraduate entry into medicine or a PhD in any aspect of the vast field of human genetics, including medical research. While the 2nd year core programmes are identical in Genetics and Human Genetics, the options available, particularly those in the Highly Recommended category, reflect a focus towards the more medically relevant aspects of modern genetics.
Please Note: All Modules are subject to change.
BSc and MSci Human Genetics year two
Selection Module Title Credit Compulsory Molecular Biology
30 BIOL0010 Introduction to Human Genetics 15 BIOL0011 Evolutionary Genetics 15 BIOL0015 Second Year Core Skills Pass/fail Computational Biology
15 Optional Developmental Neurobiology
15 Min: 30, Max: 45 Human Anatomy and Embryology (Thorax, Abdomen and Pelvis)
15 Human Anatomy and Embryology (Head and Limbs)
15 Essential Protein Structure and Function
15 Experimental Genetics and Model Systems
15 BIOL0013 The Biology of Development 15 INIM0005 Immunology 15 INIM0007 Infection 15 BIOL0030 Energy and Evolution 15 BIOL0051 Practical Experimental Evolution 15 BIOL0053 Data Science methods in Biology 15 CELL0009 Intermediate Cell Biology: Cell Structure and Function 15 CELL0010 Intermediate Cell Biology: Cell Signalling and Regulation 15 PHAR0003 Drugs and the Mind 15 PHOL0004 Systems Neuroscience 15 BIOL0013 The Biology of Development 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 Human 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 ANAT0013 Pain 15 Min: 45, Max: 75 ANTH0044 Human Behavioural Ecology 15 BIOC0015 Molecular Mechanisms in Human Disease and Biotechnology 15 BIOC0017 Cancer Biology 15 BIOL0022* Biology of Ageing BIOL0025 Advanced Molecular Biology: Genomics and Evolution 15 BIOL0027* Diseases of Ageing 15 BIOL0028 Field module in Ecological and Evolutionary Genetics 15 BIOL0033 Molecular Evolution BIOS0001 Genes and Neurodegenerative Disease 15 CELL0012 Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine 15 CELL0002 Mechanisms of Development (Extended) 30 CELL0014 Dynamic Biological Systems 15 CELL0016 Advanced Molecular Cell Biology CELL0017 Interdisciplinary Cell Biology 15 INIM0006 Immunology in Health and Disease 15 INIM0009 Infectious Agents 15 INIM0010 Cellular Pathology 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) *Students should select either BIOL0022 or BIOL0027, but not both
MSci Human Genetics year three
Selection Module Title Credit Compulsory BIOL0021 Advanced Human Genetics 15 BIOL0027 Diseases of Ageing 15 BIOL0044 MSci Investigative Project in Biological Sciences 30 Optional ANAT0013 Pain 15 Min: 45, Max: 60 BIOC0015 Molecular Mechanisms in Human Disease and Biotechnology 15 BIOC0017 Cancer Biology 15 BIOS0001 Genes and Neurodegenerative Disease 15 CELL0012 Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine 15 CELL0002 Mechanisms of Development (Extended) 30 Advanced Molecular Cell Biology 15 CELL0017 Interdisciplinary Cell Biology 15 CELL0014 Dynamic Biological Systems 15 BIOL0025 Regulatory Genomics and Evolution
15 BIOL0048 Behavioural Ecology for the Anthropocene 15 INIM0010 Cellular Pathology 15 INIM0034 Molecular Virology 15 Elective Any level 6 module Any level 6 module available at UCL 15 Students will need to choose minimum of 0 and maximum of 15 credits Language A 15 credit language module at an appropriate level for the student (assessed by CLIE) 15 MSci Human Genetics year four
Selection Module Title Credit Compulsory BIOL0034 Applications in Human Genetics 15 BIOL0041 MSci Extended Research Project in Biological Sciences 90 Optional BIOL0033 Molecular Evolution 15 Min: 0, Max: 15 Advanced Computational Biology
15 GENE0003 Genetics of Neurological Disease 15 ANAT0008 The Neurobiology of Neurodegenerative Disease 15 GENE0002 Genetics of Cardiovascular and Related Complex Diseases 15 GENE0006 Understanding Bioinformatics Resources and Their Application 15 INIM0011 Autoimmunity and Transplantation 15 INIM0030 Immunodeficiency and Therapeutics 15 INIM0031 Neoplasia and its Treatment 15 PHOL0008 Cell Signalling in Health and Disease 30 CELL0001 Mechanisms of Development 15 Elective Min: 0, Max: 15 Any level 7 module Any level 7 module available at UCL 15
