Overview:

The BSc (Hons) Genetics at the University of Glasgow introduces students to genetics as a core area of biological science and its importance in understanding living systems and everyday life. The course provides a foundation in scientific knowledge relevant to genetics while placing the subject within the wider context of science and health.

What You'll Learn:

• Fundamental concepts and principles within genetics and biological science

• The role of genetics in understanding living organisms and biological processes

• Connections between genetics and the broader scientific disciplines that contribute to understanding life

• The significance of scientific knowledge in addressing questions related to health and everyday life

• The place of genetics within the wider field of science and health

• Scientific perspectives relevant to further study and understanding of genetics

• The contribution of genetics to areas of scientific and health-related work

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, students will be able to demonstrate a sound foundational understanding of genetics as a scientific discipline and explain its relevance to biological science. They will be able to place genetic concepts within the broader study of science and health, recognising how different scientific areas contribute to understanding life and its processes. Students will also be able to discuss the importance of genetics in everyday life and in wider scientific contexts, using appropriate scientific concepts to communicate their understanding. The course will support students in developing a broad perspective on genetics and its relationship to other areas of science, including biological and health sciences. Through this foundation, students will be better prepared to understand genetics as both a subject of scientific inquiry and an important component of contemporary science and health-related fields.