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Bachelor of Science in Genetics and Biochemistry

QS - Prifysgol Aberystwyth University - Penglais Campus

UK,Wales

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36 Months

Duration

CAD 16,300/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Sep 2024

Apply Date

UK, Wales

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1872

Total Students: 8,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Penglais, Aberystwyth SY23 3FL, United Kingdom

Overview
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Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Additional Info
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Science in Genetics and Biochemistry

Program Overview

In choosing to study the Genetics and Biochemistry degree at Aberystwyth University you will work at the forefront of these exciting disciplines. Genetics has almost limitless potential to help understand human health and disease, evolution, and the diversity of living things. Complementing this, biochemistry provides a mechanistic understanding of how genes dictate the biology of an organism. The Genetics and Biochemistry Degree combines these two disciplines, with a focus on studying the molecular genetics of health and disease. Building upon a foundation that includes key genetics and biochemistry understanding, you will soon start to specialise human genetics, gene expression, developmental and cancer biology, biotechnology, genetic engineering and pharmacology. Upon successful completion of the Genetics and Biochemistry Degree you will have the skills and attributes necessary for diverse careers that include biomedical research, forensic science, DNA profiling, clinical cytogenetics and genetic counselling amongst others.

Why study Genetics and Biochemistry at Aberystwyth University?

We place great emphasis upon practical skills, so that our graduates become practitioners from the word go.
We ensure that our graduates have the skills to communicate their science effectively.
We have extensive research and teaching labs equipped with the latest equipment, including bioimaging facilities, high-throughput DNA sequencing, proteomics, metabolomics and spectroscopic platforms. We have also recently invested over £55 million in our teaching facilities on campus.
This degree will give you a solid foundation in the study of cellular, molecular and chemical biology.
We will nurture both your intellectual curiosity and your general scientific practice.
The subject is taught within an internationally recognised centre of excellence, by experts in the Biochemistry and Genetics fields.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

3-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

21 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

36 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
oct 2023		Closed
sep 2024		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 16,300 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in QS - Prifysgol Aberystwyth University - Penglais Campus

CAD 9,207 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

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

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - 5.5 - With No Band Less Than
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 93.0 Minimum Listening - 17.0 Minimum Reading - 18.0 Minimum Writing - 17.0 Minimum Speaking - 20.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 62.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

Minimum CGPA Required: 75.00 %

Additional Information

Career

Employability is embedded in our teaching. We are linked closely with The Biochemical Society and the Genetics Society, which are great platforms for students to network with others in their discipline.

Our students leave Aberystwyth University with skills including:

Research and data analysis skills;
Enhanced mathematical and computational skills;
Effective problem-solving and creative thinking skills;
A thorough grounding in information technology skills;
The ability to work independently;
Time-management and organisational skills, including the ability to meet deadlines;
The ability to express ideas and communicate information in a clear and structured manner, in both written and oral form;
Self-motivation and self-reliance;
Team-work, with the ability to discuss concepts in groups, accommodating different ideas and reaching agreement.

Scholarships

Work Permit

PGWP

There are various options through which a student can get a post study work visa in the UK.
Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Visa for the graduates with a genuine and credible business idea.
Tier 2 (General) is the leading immigration visa to work in the UK.
Tier 4 Doctorate Extension Scheme is for students who have completed their Ph.D. and is valid for 12 months for them to work, look for work or set up a business.
Tier 5 Youth Mobility is for individuals of certain countries like Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, and New Zealand aged between 18 -30 who wish to move to the UK.
Tier 5 GAE is for individuals who want to come to the UK for work experience, training, research or a fellowship.
UK Ancestry is for individuals who are a citizen of a commonwealth and plan to work in the UK and have a grandparent who was born in the UK.