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Molecular Biology and Genetics

Molecular Biology and Genetics

Genetics studies how the inherited characteristics of individuals and populations vary and pass to the next generation. It runs from molecular and cellular genetics to population genetics, evolution and disease, and teaches how genes are mapped and how their function is understood.

Natural sciences

What do graduates do?

  • Researcher
  • Clinical and technical laboratory roles
  • PhD and academia
  • Science policy
  • Science communication
  • Teaching
  • Finance and management

Length by country

England
3 years
Scotland
4 years

Durations are based on example programmes. They can vary from school to school within the same country.

First year and core courses

BiochemistryMolecular biologyFrom Molecules to CellsIntroduction to Laboratory ScienceBiodiversityBiology 1A: VariationBiology 1B: Life

Examples from the first year and core course lists of different schools.

IN HIGH SCHOOL

Which subjects matter?

Manchester's typical offer is AAB, including two of biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics.

This is one example school’s requirement; requirements vary by school and country.

SCHOOL EXAMPLES

Examples of schools where you can study this subject

8 schools in 4 countries. Programmes were checked on the schools’ own websites. These are only examples; every country has many more options. We choose the schools that fit your budget, documents and goals together.

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United Kingdom

University of EdinburghBiological Sciences (Genetics) BSc (Hons) · Edinburgh
University of EdinburghBiological Sciences (Genetics) · Edinburgh
University of GlasgowGenetics · Glasgow
University of ManchesterGenetics BSc · Manchester

Ireland

Dublin City UniversityGenetics and Cell Biology · Dublin
University College DublinGenetics · Dublin
University of GalwayBachelor of Science (Genetics and Genomics) · Galway

Italy

University of BolognaGenomics · Bologna

Australia

University of SydneyGenetics and Genomics · Sydney
BY COUNTRY

What to know, country by country

For each country where you can study this subject: an example tuition fee and the next step in the timeline. You can find the details in our country guides.

United Kingdom3 schoolsCountry guide
Bachelor's, international student, fields other than medicine and dentistry£27,650 to £34,670per year · 2027/28The University of Sheffield
  • 26 October to 21 December 2026

    Booking period for the January 2027 session of the ESAT, TMUA and TARA exams (for universities other than Oxford and Cambridge).

Ireland3 schoolsCountry guide
Bachelor's, Business, Economic and Social Studies (BESS)€23.250per year · 2027/28Trinity College Dublin
  • October to November 2026

    For Trinity, ask study@tcd.ie whether your high school is on the direct entry list.

Italy1 schoolCountry guide
Laurea (bachelor's), standard plan of 46 to 74 ECTS, highest amount by income€3.943,04per year · 2026/27Politecnico di Milano
  • October 2026 to March 2027

    Prepare a B2 English or Italian language certificate

Australia1 schoolCountry guide
Bachelor's, Business field (guide fee, 48 credits a year)A$59.100per year · 2027The University of Sydney
  • November 2026

    Clarifying the diploma route. The Turkish high school diploma is not on the Melbourne and Sydney lists. Looking at foundation, IB, or a US diploma with SAT/ACT

YOUR OWN LIST

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  • We choose schools from 26 countries that fit your grades, budget and documents.
  • We gather every school’s application timeline, required documents and exam scores in one list.
  • We put tuition fees and living costs side by side.
  • We prepare your application file and personal statement together.
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NATURAL SCIENCES

Other fields of study in this category

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Biology / Biological SciencesChemistryPhysicsMathematicsEnvironmental Science / Environmental SciencesBiotechnologyGeology and Earth SciencesAstrophysicsGeographyAgricultural ScienceBiochemistryNeuroscienceZoologyMarine ScienceNatural SciencesEcologyMicrobiologyAnimal ScienceClimate ScienceMeteorologyForensic SciencePharmaceutical ScienceSpace ScienceFood Science and TechnologyFood InnovationForestryHorticultureAquacultureConservationAgribusinessBioinformaticsViticulture and Oenology

Last checked: November 2026.

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