You learn from experts who are developing our knowledge of processes associated with cancer and other diseases led by the Genome Damage and Stability Centre.

Our faculty have close links with organisations including Cancer Research UK and the Wellcome Trust. This means you study topics based on the latest research findings, from biodiversity to cell regulation and cancer.

Careers

Recent Life Sciences graduates have started jobs as:

  • analytical scientist, Bioventics
  • clinical trial operations intern, Medpace
  • medical laboratory assistant, NHS.

Your future career

Our courses cover a wide genetics background. You can specialise according to your interests:

  • evolutionary genetics options may lead you towards a career in genome evolution and conservation
  • genome stability, genetic disease and cancer modules can prepare you for careers in medical research
  • genomics and bioinformatics options give you experience in the analysis of large data sets Ð marketable skills relevant to a wide range of scientific and non-scientific careers.