About Medical Genetics Bsc in University of Leicester

Are you interested in the role of genetics and molecular biology in understanding, diagnosing and treating disease, including clinical research, genetic testing and genetic counselling? On this Medical Genetics BSc you will study a broad range of relevant topics, including proteins, gene expression, molecular cell biology, metabolism and molecular medicine and biomedical ethics.

Your degree in Medical Genetics will give you an education and training in genetics with particular emphasis on its application to medicine. If you take this course you will be affiliated to our Department of Genetics, one of the largest genetics departments in the country with an excellent international reputation for research in a broad range of fields including human and medical genetics.

At the University of Leicester, you can apply for this degree in Medical Genetics or any of the three degrees listed below.

Whichever degree you choose, your first year will be the same, allowing you to transfer to a different degree stream. The modules taken in your second and final years will ensure you graduate in your chosen degree.

The other available specialisms are:

• Medical Biochemistry
• Medical Microbiology
• Medical Physiology

What's the difference between Medical Sciences and Biological Sciences?

Our four Medical Sciences degrees allow selection of specialist modules that focus more closely on the application of biological principles to medicine. Our seven Biological Sciences degree programmes cover major aspects of biology and molecular sciences across a wide range of organisms from bacteria and fungi to humans and plants.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Students who have successfully completed Standard XII examinations will be considered for entry onto our undergraduate degrees across the full disciplinary spectrum.

English language requirements 

• IELTS : 6.5
• TOEFL IBT: 90

University of Leicester Highlights

University of Leicester Cost of Attendance

The estimated fee payable by international students for the 2020/2021 academic session is presented on the table below:

Note: The above-listed fees are just estimated as the actual amount may be lower or higher than what is listed above.

University of Leicester Application Process

University of Leicester welcomes applications from both EU and non-EU students. There might be additional requirements for international student admissions. Also, specific courses have their own requirements. The standard admission process has been described below.

How to Apply?

The steps to be followed while applying for admission to the University of Leicester are as follows:

Application Fees: 25 GBP for applying through UCAS; Postgraduate application is free for almost all courses. Some postgraduate courses require an application fee.

Application Deadline: UG applicants: UCAS application deadline – June 30; Medicine and Dentistry programs – October 15; PG applicants – Varies according to program

Entry Requirements: The entry requirements for undergraduate and postgraduate applicants must be fulfilled before applying:

• Undergraduate:
  • Completed the standard XII by the ICSE/CBSE, or another recognized state exam board, with at least 75% overall or higher depending on the course.
  • Undergraduate applicants with incomplete entry requirements can apply for an International Foundation Program which provides academic support to help applicants progress to his/her chosen undergraduate degree at the University.
• Postgraduate: A Bachelor's degree with a First class classification and an average of at least 60/75% (depending on the chosen course).

Supporting Documents: The following documents must be submitted at the time of admission:

• Official high school or college/ university transcripts/certificates
• Degree certificates
• References
• Personal Letter
• Program-specific requirements
• English Language Test
• Resume
• Passport details

English Language Requirements: Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of proficiency in the English language but providing English language test results. The minimum test scores required are: