Genetics and Genomics: Recommended Streams 2022-2025
Examples of degree structures that a student could take with Genetics and Genomics as their major
Below are presented three example suggested Unit combinations (‘streams’) that students with different interests might pursue:
1. General Genetics and Genomics, 2. Molecular Genetics and Genomics, 3. Evolutionary and Ecological Genetics and Genomics
- Bold = units for major (+ compulsory SCI1000)
- * = core units for major
- Standard text underlined = suggested unit for stream
- Italics = optional unit for stream
1. General Genetics and Genomics
The general stream gives a solid grounding in genetics and genomics. Other unit choices are flexible.
| Year | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | *BIO1011: Blueprints for Life Choice of 3 other Level 1 units | *BIO1022: Life on Earth Choice of 3 other Level 1 units |
| 2 | *GEN2041: Foundations of Genetics Choice of 3 other Level 2 units | *GEN2052: Genomics and Population Genetics *BIO2010: Data Science for Biologists Choice of 2 other Level 2 units |
| 3 | GEN3040: Genomics and its Applications GEN3051: Medical and Forensic Genetics Choice of 2 other level 3 units including | GEN3062: Evolutionary and Ecological Genetics GEN3030: Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Genetics Choice of 1 other level 3 unit including |
| ^ GEN3990 has a minimum academic performance prerequisite and can be taken in either semester | ||
2. Molecular Genetics and Genomics
The molecular stream suits students interested in how genes function at the molecular level to control phenotypes. This stream recommends taking a level 1 Chemistry sequence and the level 2 Molecular and Cellular Biology units. Other units that fit well with molecular genetics are units from BCH, MIC, DEV, or other areas taught by the School of Biomedical Sciences.
| Year | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | *BIO1011: Blueprints for Life CHM1011 or CHM1051 Choice of 2 other Level 1 units | *BIO1022: Life on Earth CHM1022 or CHM1052 Choice of 2 other Level 1 units |
| 2 | *GEN2041: Foundations of Genetics MCB2011: Molecular Biology and the Cell Choice of 2 other Level 2 unit | GEN2052: Genomics and Population Genetics *BIO2010: Data Science for Biologists MCB2022: The Dynamic Cell Choice of 1 other Level 2 unit |
| 3 | GEN3040: Genomics and its Applications GEN3051: Medical and Forensic Genetics Choice of 2 other level 3 units including: | GEN3030: Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Genetics Choice of 3 other level 3 units including: |
| ^ GEN3990 has a minimum academic performance prerequisite and can be taken in either semester | ||
3. Evolutionary and Ecological Genetics and Genomics
This stream suits students interested in how genetic variation underpins phenotypic variation and the ability of organisms to adapt and evolve. This stream recommends taking ecology and evolutionary biology units that give students a broader view of how genes and the environment interact.
| Year | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | *BIO1011: Blueprints for Life Choice of 3 other Level 1 units | *BIO1022: Life on Earth BIO1042: Life in Environment Choice of 2 other Level 1 units |
| 2 | *GEN2041: Foundations of Genetics BIO2011: Ecology and Biodiversity Choice of 2 other Level 2 unit | *GEN2052: Genomics and Population Genetics *BIO2010: Data Science for Biologists Choice of 2 other Level 2 unit |
| 3 | GEN3040: Genomics and its Applications Choice of 3 other level 3 units including BIO units, GEN3051: Medical and Forensic Genetics | GEN3062: Evolutionary and Ecological Genetics Choice of 3 other level 3 units including BIO units, GEN3030: Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Genetics |
| ^ GEN3990 has a minimum academic performance prerequisite and can be taken in either semester | ||