About Molecular Genetics Bsc (hons) in University of Dundee

Molecular genetics is the study of genes at a molecular level, from their structure and function to how they pass on information and make sure other processes in cells are regulated effectively.

At Levels 1 and 2, you’ll study a broad range of life sciences topics, then at Levels 3 and 4, you’ll focus more on key aspects of molecular genetics and topics like advanced gene regulation and expression.

With any aspect of life sciences, it’s important to understand key theories of biology, from molecular level right up to full body systems and beyond.

Your first two years of study will introduce concepts including genetics, cell biology, biological organisation, molecular mechanisms and processes.  You’ll develop practical laboratory and data analysis skills, and learn to design and run experiments. This will prepare you for carrying out projects later in your studies.

Our course curriculum is shaped by the work of our world-leading researchers to make sure you’re learning the latest advances, as well as gaining an understanding of the fundamentals of the field.

You’ll pick modules that interest you and may also be able to transfer on to one of our other life sciences courses if you choose the relevant modules.

Lab sessions throughout your degree will help integrate theory and your practical skills meaning you learn about all aspects of the field and develop strong transferable skills, both in and out of the lab.

Professional accreditation

This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology

Career

A degree in molecular genetics opens the door to many career options. Graduates are in great demand in the pharmaceutical, agricultural, food, biotechnology and healthcare industries, with openings for laboratory work or in the marketing, sales and management areas. Comparable openings can be found in the various agricultural, medical and veterinary research institutes, hospitals and the scientific Civil Service.

Dundee is a rapidly expanding centre for biotechnology with new firms opening and forming links with our biochemists.

We encourage you to do a work placement to get a taste of the new industries.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Students must have good results (60% overall) in the CBSE, ISC or leading state board XII Standard exams.

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS: The requirement for most undergraduate and postgraduate degrees is IELTS 6.5 overall with a 6.0 in writing and 6.0/5.5 minimum in the other three components.
• TOEFL (iBT): 88 overall, including at least 21 in Listening, 20 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, 23 in Writing.
• PTE: 62 overall, including at least 56 in all four skills

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