Genetics

Programme Short Name:	BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)
Load (FT vs PT):	Full Time
Levels (UG, G, etc):	Undergraduate studies
Course Information:	CAO Code: DN200 BBB CAO Points Range 2015: 510 - 625 Length of Course: 4 Years DN200 Places: 402 Leaving Certificate: Passes in six subjects including English, Irish, Mathematics (Min OB3/HD3), one laboratory science subject or Applied Mathematics or Geography (Min OB3/HD3). Two of the six subjects must be minimum HC3. Click below for equivalent entry requirements information for: A-Level/GCSE Other EU Applicants Non-EU Applicants Level 5/6 FETAC Entry Routes Level 6/7 Progression Routes Mature Entry Route
Why is this course for me?	If you’re interested in why some families are more prone to disease and how to use biotechnology to produce drugs and other products, then a degree in Genetics could be for you. Genetics is the scientific study of heredity – how information is passed from one generation to the next. You’ll study developing new areas such as personal genomics, which uses DNA sequence to determine health and ancestry. The UCD Genetics degree also covers genetic engineering and biotechnology, transgenic animals, genetically modified plants, medical genetics, molecular evolution, developmental biology, DNA fingerprinting and bioinformatics.
What will I study?	This is a sample pathway for a degree in Genetics. Topics include evolution, genetic disease and biotechnology, as well as core modules in biomolecular and biomedical science. First Year Biology Chemistry Mathematics Optional Science modules Elective modules Second Year Genetics + 2 Other Science Subjects Elective Modules Third Year Genetics Elective Modules Fourth Year Genetics (includes a research project) All Science courses are full time, with many student timetables running from 9.00am to 5.00pm or later. Depending on the subject choices, a weekly timetable can include lectures, practicals and tutorials. Assessment varies with each module but may comprise continuous assessment of practicals, written exams and online learning activities. For detailed information on subject content click the relevant link below: First Year Second Year Third & Fourth Year
Career & Graduate Study Opportunities	Most Genetics graduates work in: Hospital laboratories Biotechnology, pharmaceutical and genomics companies Forensic science laboratories Agribiotech and horticulture companies Food and drink companies Many graduates study for a higher degree (MSc/PhD), or obtain additional professional qualifications such as in Medicine and Dentistry. MSc programmes at UCD include the areas of Biotechnology, Biotechnology and Business, and Evolutionary Biology.
International Study Opportunity:	Genetics students in third year have to date studied in: University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands University of California, Irvine, USA University of Connecticut, USA Queen's University, Canada Genetics students also have the opportunity to carry out their fourth year project at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark.
Student Profile	“One of the things I love about the DN200 course is the huge amount of flexibility. Studying Science at UCD meant that I actually got to experience each subject I was interested in at a college level before having to make any definite decisions. I’m now in my third year studying Genetics. Genetics is a field at the forefront of modern biological research, looking at everything from the inheritance of traits, to the genetic basis of disease, to unravelling the evolutionary history of modern organisms. A BSc in Genetics opens a huge number of doors across not just the science sector but also a variety of business areas. When I graduate, I hope to continue on to a PhD in Genetics and eventually progress on to a career in research.” Karen Grimes, Student
Related Programs:	Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Cell & Molecular Biology Microbiology Pharmacology
Pathway
Contact Information:	Prof Geraldine Butler UCD School of Biomolecular & Biomedical Science UCD Conway Institute of Biomolecular & Biomedical Research Belfield, Dublin 4 Tel: +353 1 716 6885 Email: gbutler@ucd.ie