Genetics (with year in industry)

About this course

Genetics is the science of heredity and variation, exploring how biological information is encoded in DNA, transmitted from generation to generation, and expressed as the characteristics of living organisms. It sits at the heart of modern biology, underpinning our understanding of evolution, development, disease, and the astonishing diversity of life on Earth. From the genetics of inherited human conditions and the modification of crops to the population genomics of conservation biology and the molecular basis of cancer, genetics is a discipline with both profound scientific depth and direct practical importance. At Aberystwyth you will study this four-year full-time programme, which includes a year in industry that gives you professional experience in a genetics, genomics, or biotechnology context before you graduate. Across the degree you will develop understanding of classical and mo

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 40% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Science, engineering and technology associate professionals · 15% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Sales occupations · 15% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Research and Development (RandD) and Other Research Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Natural and social science professionals · 0% of graduatescards →

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