Teaching & Modules
Modules
Year
Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take modules totalling 120 credits.
Required Modules
You are required to take:
- Medical Genetics (15 credits)
- Genomic Approaches in Healthcare (15 credits)
- Cancer Genetics (15 credits)
Optional Modules
You are required to take one of the following modules:
- Advanced Molecular Genetics (15 credits)
or
- Bioinformatics for Biologists (15 credits)
You are also required to take one of the following modules:
- Extended Research Project in Genetics (45 credits)
or
- Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics Library Project B (15 credits)
You must make up your total credits to equal 120 credits by choosing from the following:
- Immunology & Immunotherapy of Cancer (15 credits)
- Behavioural Genetics (15 credits)
- Epigenetics (15 credits)
- Birth Defects (15 credits)
Teaching methods - what to expect
Taught modules totalling 60 credits take place in Semester 1.
In Semester 2, students select to follow one of two separate pathways. The first of these allows students to gain laboratory experience by completing a 45-credit experimental research project. The projects include the chance to work in both ‘wet’ and ‘dry’ labs. Projects undertaken in a ‘wet’ lab involve conducting an original piece of research leading to generating novel data. The ‘dry’ lab projects involve the computational (bioinformatics, statistics) analysis of data produced from large population genetics studies. An additional 15-credit module is selected from a list to make up the total to 60 credits.
The second option entails students opting to undertake a 15-credit Library Research Project accompanied by three further 15-credit modules to be chosen from a list.
Assessment
- Coursework
- Written/practical examinations
Forms of assessment may typically include an essay assignment on a given topic. Coursework contributes 30 or 40% and examinations 60 or 70% to your final mark for 15-credit modules. For the 45-credit Extended Research Project in Molecular Genetics module 70% of the course mark is based on the project report, 20% on an oral exam and 10% on the supervisor’s laboratory performance evaluation.
Key Information
UCAS code:
Not applicable. Apply direct to King's.
Course type:
Single honours
Delivery mode:
In person
Study mode:
Full-time
Duration:
One year
Application status:
Start date:
September 2027
Application deadline: