Medical Genetics

Queen Mary’s Medical Genetics BSc delves into how genes influence health and disease. Gain the expertise to pursue roles in genetics, diagnostics, or research. Discover breakthroughs in the genetic basis of diseases and explore the potential of targeted therapies and personalised medicine.

Driven to save lives and make an impact? Here you ’ ll learn how to do exactly that from pioneers in medicine and the sciences. One recent breakthrough by our genetics researchers could help develop treatments for cancer – scientists discovered a molecular lock that prevents genetic mistakes when cells divide.

Taught by both the School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences and the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, you ’ ll benefit from the strengths of both schools, their academic experts and their top facilities. This course will set you up for careers in biomedical or genetic research, biotechnology, and bioinformatics/data science. It's also one of the many possible pathways into medicine.