Molecular Biology and Genetics (Hons) University of East Anglia

Overview

You'll study alongside students from the School of Biological Sciences and will have the opportunity to decide how to shape your own degree to reflect the areas of biology you want to explore. This may include specialising in medical genetics, biotechnology or agriculture, as well as studying human health and disease, microbial or plant molecular biology, cellular signalling, and evolutionary biology. 

Whichever route you decide to pursue, this Molecular Biology and Genetics (Hons) flexible programme of study at  University of East Anglia will give you the chance to enjoy modules from across our diverse range of topics, taught by staff who are experts in their field and research active members of the Norwich Research Park. 

The School of Biological Sciences brings a strong research-led ethos to every course we offer. More than 220 people within the School are actively involved in current research, with subjects ranging from the biochemical, molecular and cellular levels to ecological interactions and evolutionary processes. Some of our research focuses on understanding fundamental biological principles and some is applied research such as protein structure and microbial energetics, the study of human diseases, and conservation biology. Our students benefit from our enviable position as an integral partner of the Norwich Research Park, which is also home to the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, and independent, world-renowned research institutes: the John Innes Centre, the Sainsbury Laboratory, the Earlham Institute and the Quadram Institute. 

After completing your Molecular Biology and Genetics degree, you'll be equipped to start working in a research laboratory, join industry, or pursue further studies and a career in academia. 

After the Course

Not only do our courses provide you with scientific knowledge, they also develop your skills in the areas of research and communication, IT and data science, data collection, analytics and critical thinking. Our graduates have entered careers in pharmaceuticals, food and brewing industries, medical laboratories, forensic sciences, conservation management, environmental assessment, teaching, science communication and more. 

The School of Biological Sciences works together with UEA’s Careers Service to offer you support at every stage of your course, from choosing a career through to applying for graduate jobs and further study. 

Careers

Example of careers that you could enter include: 

• Healthcare 

• Medical laboratory work 

• Industry and Biotechnology 

• Genetics 

• Teaching