Universities Ireland University College Dublin Courses BSc Hons Genetics

BSc Hons Genetics

University College Dublin

Dublin, Ireland

Tuition Fee € 26,400
Country Rank#2
Duration48 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 90

Program Overview

If you’re interested in why some families are more prone to disease and how to use biotechnology to produce drugs and other products, then a degree in Genetics could be for you. Genetics is the scientiﬁc study of heredity – how information is passed from one generation to the next. You will study developing new areas, such as personal genomics, which uses DNA sequence to determine health and ancestry. The UCD Genetics degree also covers genetic engineering and biotechnology, transgenic animals, genetically modiﬁed plants, medical genetics, molecular evolution, developmental biology, DNA ﬁngerprinting and bioinformatics.

Course Content
First Year
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Optional Science modules
- Elective module
Second Year
- Genetics
- + 2 Other Science Subjects
- Elective Modules
Third Year
- Genetics
- Elective Modules
Fourth Year
- Genetics (includes a research project)
Entry Requirement
General Requirements

Standard XII

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Council for the Indian School Certificate (CISCE)

Intermediate Exam (some state boards)
Higher/Senior School Certificate/Examination (most state boards)

English Language Requirements

CBSE/AISSCE/CUSCE/ISC - English Language 80% OR IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent

IELTS
- An average score of 6.5 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band on the Academic Version.
- In 2022 and 2023 we will accept IELTS indicator. It may not be recognised after that depending on the outcome of a review.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
- A minimum score of 90 is required in the Internet based TOEFL (iBT) with no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in every other section.
- In 2022 and 2023 we will accept TOEFL Home Edition. . It may not be recognised after that depending on the outcome of a review.
Fees & Scholarships
Non-EU fees for academic year 2022/23 are:
- € 26400
Career Prospect
Most Genetics graduates work in:
- Hospital laboratories
- Biotechnology, pharmaceutical and genomics companies
- Forensic science laboratories
- Agribiotech and horticulture companies
- Food and drink companies

Cost Of Studying At University College Dublin

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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