Medical Genetics with a Year in Industry BSc

at University of Sheffield

First year

In your first year, you'll spend six hours in the lab each week learning the practical skills and knowledge that every bioscientist needs, including how to establish bacterial cultures, assess bioenergetics and perform gene cloning. Analysis classes will equip you with the skills you'll use outside the lab, from interacting with your data to interpreting your findings. Your lectures will give you a broad understanding of the molecular biosciences, allowing you to explore what you're most interested in.

Core modules:

• Biochemistry 1
• Molecular & Cell Biology
• Principles of Evolution
• Genetics 1
• Skills in Molecular Bioscience

Second year

In your second year, you'll begin learning more advanced scientific techniques, both in the lab and in lectures, with topics including experimental design, genome editing using CRISPR/Cas9 and protein purification. You'll continue to take analysis classes to develop your data handling skills further and you can choose to study modules that allow you to work in teams to come up with pioneering science enterprise ideas to launch a virtual business.

Core modules:

• Genes, genomes and chromosomes
• Genetics 2
• Biochemistry 2
• Skills in Molecular Biology II

Third year

You'll spend your third year on a work placement in industry. Previous students have found placements within industry, charities or government at organisations that include AstraZeneca, Pfizer and GSK.

Core modules:

• Industrial Experience

Fourth year

In your final year, you'll complete an extended research project alongside your chosen specialist modules. This will reflect an area of molecular bioscience that interests you. Depending on your interests and career goals, you can choose a project from: experimental science, clinical diagnostics, industrial biotechnology, molecular systems and computing, science communication or education and outreach.

Core modules:

• Molecular Immunology
• The Genetics of Human Disease
• Genome Stability and Genetic Change
• Human Reproduction and Fertility
• Literature Review
• Research Project
• Genetics Data Handling