Overview

This Medical Genetics (Hons) course at University of Huddersfield is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology.

Key facts

On this course, you’ll gain a firm foundational knowledge on the application of genetics to medical and biological sciences research. In addition to learning theory, you’ll gain practical hands-on experience in the labs in our new £18.2-million facilities.Some of the core modules you’ll cover on this course include:

Molecular and Cellular Biology

Research Skills

Mechanisms and Pathology of Cancer and other Chronic Diseases

You’ll also be gaining real-world experience by participating in an optional supervised work placement in your area of interest, available after your second year in the course. This placement year allows you to put your knowledge and skills to the test at sites in the UK or abroad.

As a student on this course you’ll be able to apply for undergraduate membership of the Biochemical Society and The Physiological Society (UK). You’ll also be eligible for student affiliate membership of the Royal Society of Biology and upon successful graduation be eligible to apply for one year associate membership, this can help open up networks at a crucial time when applying for jobs.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Molecular and Cellular Biology

Biochemistry

Chemical and Physical Principles of Biology

Physiology: Structure and Function

The World of Microbes

Research Skills

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-13 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Huddersfield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Medicine Genetics View 121 other Bachelors in Genetics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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87

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59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

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BBC-BCC at A Level including a grade B in a relevant Science subject. The endorsement for practical work is an essential part of Science A Level study, and is a requirement for entry to our degree course.
112-104 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications including a grade B in a relevant Science subject at A Level.
Merit at T Level in Science including a grade B in A Level Chemistry or Biology.
DMM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science.
Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above to include modules in a relevant science subject.
112-104 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications which should include modules in a relevant science subject.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17600 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Living costs

Huddersfield

United Kingdom

600 - 1000 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Living costs

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