Students entering Second Genetics from First Genetics (CK405) can proceed to a BSc (Hons) Degree in Genetics*.

* In exceptional cases only, and with the approval of College, students may transfer into degree programmes in Biochemistry or Microbiology - subject to the quota regulations outlined in the Biological Sciences section and subject to having the necessary points for Admission to Biological and Chemical Sciences.

Programme Requirements

In Second Science, students take core modules to the value of 55 credits and elective modules to the value of 5 credits as follows:

Core Modules

Biochemistry
BC2001 (5 credits)
BC2002 (5 credits)

Chemistry
CM2201 (10 credits)

Genetics
GN2001 (5 credits)

Microbiology
MB2005 (5 credits)
MB2006 (5 credits)

Molecular Biology
ML2001 (5 credits)

Plant Science
PS2001 (5 credits)

Statistics
ST2001 (5 credits)

Zoology
ZY2000 (5 credits)

Elective Modules
Students take 5 credits from the following:

Anatomy/Neuroscience
AN2020 (5 credits)

Plant Science
PS2002 (5 credits)

Selection of Modules
Students are encouraged to consider module balance by Semester when choosing electives.

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.
Examinations
Full details of regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be available in the Marks and Standards 2022/2023 Book, and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2022/2023.

Programme Requirements

Students take modules to the value of 60 as follows:

Biochemistry
BC3001 (5 credits)
BC3004 (5 credits)
BC3006 (5 credits)
BC3007 (5 credits)
BC3010 (5 credits)

Plant Science
PS4006 (5 credits)

Genetics
GN3002 (5 credits)
GN3003 (5 credits)

Microbiology
MB3006 (5 credits)
MB3007 (5 credits)
MB3008 (5 credits)

Statistics
ST3001 (5 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Students who have passed Third Year may choose not to proceed to Fourth Year and may opt instead to be conferred with a BSc Ordinary Degree.

Full details of regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be available in the Marks and Standards 2022/2023 Book, and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2022/2023

Programme Requirements

In Fourth Science students take modules to the value of 60 credits as follows, comprising core modules to the value of 35 credits, a Research Project in Genetics (15 credits) and elective modules to the value of 10 credits. Note: Specialisation in specific areas is possible.

Core Modules

Biochemistry
BC4009 (5 credits)

Genetics
GN4001 (5 credits)
GN4003 (5 credits)
GN4004 (5 credits)

Microbiology
MB4019 (5 credits)
MB4025 (5 credits)

Statistics
ST4001 (5 credits)

Research Project
GN4002 (15 credits)

Elective Modules
Students take 10 credits from the following:

Molecular Microbiology
MB3001 (5 credits)
MB4030 (5 credits)
MB4031 (5 credits)

Molecular Oncology
BC4001 (5 credits)

Selection of Modules
Students are encouraged to consider module balance by Semester when choosing electives, and those running concurrently with the Fourth Year Project in Semester 1.

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details of regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be available in the Marks and Standards 2022/2023 Book, and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2022/2023.

Programme Learning Outcomes for BSc in Genetics (NFQ Level 8, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Apply the principals of Mendelian and non-Mendelian inheritance patterns to rationalize the patterns of gene flow and gene expression in microbes, plants and animals;
• Explain the phenotype conferred by a given gene in the context of cell and organismal biology, and gene-environment interaction;
• Apply knowledge of cellular and molecular genetics to develop concepts and solutions to problems and processes in biotechnology;
• Analyze and predict patterns of gene distribution in populations, and identify factors which affect the frequency of alleles;
• Explain how genes may be located, identified and characterized by genetic mapping and functional genomics, and identify appropriate practical and bioinformatic approaches;
• Analyze and summarize primary data and literature reports in biology and genetics, and communicate findings effectively verbally and in writing;
• Develop an hypothesis to answer a practical question in genetics, and apply theoretical and practical approaches to test the hypothesis.