Bsc Hons Biological Sciences Genetics

Genetics is the study of biological variation and the control mechanisms of living systems. It is central to biology and disease formation and relates to other subjects, including biochemistry, molecular biology, microbiology, plant biology and zoology.You will study the molecular and cellular sides of genetics, basic genetic analysis and chromosome theory, issues of population and evolution, and disease development.Teaching for biological sciences courses takes place at the University's King's Buildings. The teaching of other courses may be based in other University venues in Edinburgh.Later years can involve projects at allied research institutes in the local region. You will also have access to the University's libraries and computer studios. Much of the study material is available online.