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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Molecular Biology and Genetics
University of East Anglia
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Molecular Biology and Genetics course at University of East Anglia.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,B,B
including Biology or Human Biology. Where applicable Science A Levels awarded by and English Exam board require a pass in the practical element. Critical Thinking and General Studies are not accepted. Contextual offer: BBC including Biology or Human Biology. Where applicable Science A Levels awarded by and English Exam board require a pass in the practical element. Critical Thinking and General Studies are not accepted.
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| International | £27,900 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: CC74
Here's what University of East Anglia says about its Molecular Biology and Genetics course.
Overview After recent Nobel prizes for developments of genome editing and mRNA vaccines, now is the perfect time to begin your study of molecular biology and genetics. Studying Molecular Biology and Genetics at UEA will give you a fundamental grounding in the study of biology whilst enabling you to decide which area of molecular biology or genetics best fits with your interests.
You'll study alongside students from the School of Biological Sciences and will have the opportunity to decide how to shape your own degree to reflect the areas of biology you want to explore. This may include specialising in medical genetics, biotechnology or agriculture, as well as studying human health and disease, microbial or plant molecular biology, cellular signalling, and evolutionary biology.
Whichever route you decide to pursue, this flexible programme of study will give you the chance to enjoy modules from across our diverse range of topics, taught by staff who are experts in their field and research active members of the Norwich Research Park.
The School of Biological Sciences brings a strong research-led ethos to every course we offer. More than 220 people within the School are actively involved in current research, with subjects ranging from the biochemical, molecular and cellular levels to ecological interactions and evolutionary processes. Some of our research focuses on understanding fundamental biological principles and some is applied research such as protein structure and microbial energetics, the study of human diseases, and conservation biology. Our students benefit from our enviable position as an integral partner of the Norwich Research Park, which is also home to the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, and independent, world-renowned research institutes: the John Innes Centre, the Sainsbury Laboratory, the Earlham Institute and the Quadram Institute.
After completing your Molecular Biology and Genetics degree, you'll be equipped to start working in a research laboratory, join industry, or pursue further studies and a career in academia.
Disclaimer
Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Biological Sciences
Location
Main Site | Norwich
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Genetics
• Molecular biology
Start date
September 15, 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
University of East Anglia reviews
Showing 108 reviews
Unknown year
Overall id say that the inversity is okay, the course is good however the lectuerers arent the best and often times lectures feel quite pointless. Things cost a lot here too, with the laundrette and shop being very overpriced making it hard to budget money easily. However, the camous looks quite nic...
1 year ago
Foundation year student
The student union are there all the time and are very supportive. They practically run the university and make it seem amazing. They run events almost every day and week and make the uni thrive.
1 year ago
Foundation year student
I havenu2019t had any issues but theyu2019re supportive and available when u need them
1 year ago
Foundation year student
Accommodation is definitely good and like a hotel. The library is open 24/7 and the campus kitchen has very good food. My room is amazing I opted for en suite room which is better than others. We share a kitchen which is ok as it can get dirty quickly. But other than that all is good
1 year ago
Foundation year student
My course is pretty relaxing at the moment as it contains a foundation year. Itu2019s pretty easy as it sets you into the basics of computer science. The lectures are easy to understand and follow the workload is manageable and you get support where itu2019s needed
1 year ago
Foundation year student
My university was very welcoming and my lecturers were very supportive. I am part of 3 societies. Islamic, badminton and Malayali Society. Iu2019ve really enjoyed going to university in Norwich and getting used to living here has been a challenge but interesting.
1 year ago
National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Molecular Biology and Genetics course at University of East Anglia features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
87%
med
Teaching on my course
87%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
86%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
92%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
81%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
87%
med
Learning opportunities
82%
med
Learning opportunities
82%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
85%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
85%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
82%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
78%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
77%
med
Assessment and feedback
74%
med
Assessment and feedback
74%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
74%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
83%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
71%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
67%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
77%
med
Academic support
86%
med
Academic support
86%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
86%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
85%
med
Organisation and management
79%
med
Organisation and management
79%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
79%
med
How well organised is your course?
78%
med
Learning resources
90%
med
Learning resources
90%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
86%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
96%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
89%
med
Student voice
74%
med
Student voice
74%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
62%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
82%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
78%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
79%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
88%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
80%
med
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
83%
low
Teaching on my course
83%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
84%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
90%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
76%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
81%
low
Learning opportunities
79%
med
Learning opportunities
79%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
76%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
81%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
85%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
79%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
74%
med
Assessment and feedback
73%
med
Assessment and feedback
73%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
66%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
79%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
71%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
77%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
73%
med
Academic support
87%
med
Academic support
87%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
90%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
84%
med
Organisation and management
68%
low
Organisation and management
68%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
71%
low
How well organised is your course?
66%
low
Learning resources
84%
low
Learning resources
84%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
87%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
93%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
79%
low
Student voice
72%
med
Student voice
72%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
55%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
81%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
77%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
79%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
86%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
83%
med
Student information
The Molecular Biology and Genetics course at University of East Anglia features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Biology | B | |||||
| Chemistry | C | |||||
| Mathematics | B | |||||
| Psychology | A | |||||
| Geography | C | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Biology | C | |||||
| Chemistry | C | |||||
| Mathematics | B | |||||
| Psychology | B | |||||
| Physics | C | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Molecular Biology and Genetics course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of East Anglia graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
65%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
82%
In work, study or other activity
60%
Say it fits with future plans
50%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
15%
Elementary occupations
15%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
10%
Natural and social science professionals
5%
Business and public service associate professionals
Graduate statistics
80%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
50%
Say it fits with future plans
60%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
30%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
25%
Natural and social science professionals
10%
Elementary occupations
10%
Engineering professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of East Anglia graduates who took Molecular Biology and Genetics - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£20.4k
First year after graduation
£26.6k
Third year after graduation
£29.7k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Molecular Biology and Genetics.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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