Newcastle University

Note that for this year entry, the UCAS code for this course has changed
from C410 to B901

Biomedical Genetics BSc Honours UCAS Code: B901 (3 years)School of Biomedical Sciences

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This degree focuses on the study of genes. It covers how hereditary material is passed on from one generation to the next, how genes are controlled and how they control development, and how mutations and changes can lead to a wide range of medical diseases.

Our degrees are divided into Stages. Each Stage lasts for an academic year and you need to complete modules totalling 120 credits by the end of each Stage.

Stage 1

Compulsory modules

• BGM1002 Biochemistry
• CMB1004 Cell Biology
• BGM1004 Genetics
• CMB1005 Practical Skills in Biomedical and Biomolecular Sciences 1
• CMB1003 Microbiology and Immunology
• PED1003 Pharmacology
• PSC1002 Physiology
• CMB1006 Practical Skills in Biomedical and Biomolecular Sciences 2

This Stage is shared by all of our biomedical and biomolecular sciences degrees so you can change from one degree to another after Stage 1 if you wish. See our guide to choosing the right degree for you.

You may also apply to transfer to Medicine or Dentistry (places are available on a competitive basis).

Stage 2

Compulsory modules

• CMB2002 Cell and Molecular Medicine
  
• CMB2003 Molecular Medicine
  
• CMB2004 Cell and Molecular Biology of the Immune System
  
• CMB2005 Practical Skills in Biomedical and Biomolecular Sciences
• BGM2056 DNA Replication, Recombination and Repair
  
• BGM2059 Essential Genetics
  
• BGM2057 The Genome: Cell Cycle, Organisation, Expression and Function
  
• BGM2058 Phylogenetics and Evolution

We encourage you to undertake a work placement in the summer vacation after Stage 2 to develop work-based skills. We offer part-time paid employment during term time in laboratories in our research institutes to a number of our second-year students. You may also undertake a year out in industry at the end of Stage 2.

Stage 3 

 Compulsory modules

• CMB3000 Project
  Or:
  CMB3001 Experimental Design and the Process of Research
  
• BGM3058 Integrated Genetics
  
• BGM3024 The Molecular Basis of Cancer
  
• BGM3056 Evolution and Genomics
  
• BGM3059 Genomes and Development
  
• BGM3060 Diagnostic Medical Genetics

Optional modules

You choose one module from the following list:

• BGM3046 Research in Biochemistry and Genetics
  
• BMS3003 Business for the Bioscientist
  
• BMS3015 Healthcare Organisation and Practice

Please note

The modules listed here are those currently being taught in this academic year and may vary for your year of entry.