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Molecular Biology and Genetics BSc (Hons) The course Now that scientists can both read and alter the DNA sequence, a new era has arrived in which organisms can be investigated at their most fundamental level. This degree is designed to give you specialist theoretical and practical experience in the analysis of nucleic acids and proteins allowing you to work in one of the fastest growing fields of biology. You develop an understanding of the function of genes and manipulation of cells for protein production/gene therapy, to help overcome genetic diseases. By the end of your first year you will have a solid foundation in several aspects of biological science including biochemistry, human physiology, pharmacology, cell biology, microbiology, genetics and chemistry. In your second and third year you will study areas of molecular and cell biology, regulatory biochemistry, molecular biology in practice, cellular differentiation, molecular medicine, and molecular pathology. You will also produce an individual research project in final year on a molecular biology topic supported by School staff. Work placement/Year abroad You can choose to spend your third year on a supervised work placement, which can give you an extra qualification - the Licentiateship of the City and Guilds Institute. They usually last for a year with recent placements based in government and charity funded research institutions, the biotechnology industry, healthcare companies, agrochemical, pharmaceutical and biosciences companies, environmental agencies, education and the NHS. Placements are mainly based in the UK, but there are sometimes opportunities overseas. Alternatively, you can choose to spend the year studying at one of our partner universities in Europe or North America. This can help develop your language skills as well as giving you the chance to learn new approaches and techniques, which may differ from the UK. Career opportunities Graduates can find employment in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries as well as in industrial, academic and charity funded research. Some graduates also go on to work in clinical trial companies, education and in health care as cytogeneticists or with further study as genetic counsellors. UCAS Code: C1C7 BSc/MB Molecular Biology CC74 BSc/MBG Molecular Biology (with a Year Abroad) Entry Requirements: 280 UCAS points to include 2 science GCE A Levels one of which must be a grade C in either biology or chemistry (Acceptable science A levels are Biology, Human Biology, Psychology, Geography, Maths and Physics) or BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science with a minimum DMM profile. Plus GCSE English language, mathematics and double science (or 2 single sciences) at grade C or above. Course Length: Full time 3 years Work placement/study abroad 4 years Part-time normally 5 years. Course Fees: Please visit our website go.herts.ac.uk/fees Professional Accreditation: Eligible for graduate membership of the Society of Biology. Web Address: go.herts.ac.uk/C1C7 How to Apply: Applications are through UCAS – go.herts.ac.uk/apply Find out more about the School of Life and Medical Sciences on go.herts.ac.uk/lms FD3131h/PD/JAN13