遗传学使我们能够根据细胞的潜在分子机制了解正常事件，例如发育，生长和衰老。这包括保护我们免受病原体侵害的免疫系统的发展和功能。它有助于解释疾病的原因，例如，在免疫学方面，为什么我们会发展出使人衰弱的自身免疫性疾病，例如多发性硬化症。在该学位课程中，我们将遗传学和免疫学相结合，旨在在分子，细胞和有机体方面注入广泛的知识基础。此外，学生将对遗传学和免疫学的选定方面有深入的了解，这将反映学校的研究专业知识和优势，并将指导这些学科的许多应用。在您的第四年，您将进行为期一年的工业实习，并在五年后以MSci（本科硕士
Enhance your undergraduate degree with a year's placement in an industrial, commercial or research environment.Genetics allows us to understand normal events such as development, growth and ageing in terms of the underlying molecular machinery of the cell. This includes the development and functioning of the Immune system which protects us from pathogens. It helps explain what goes wrong in disease and, for example, in Immunology why we may develop debilitating autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis.<br>In this degree programme we combine Genetics and Immunology, aiming to instil a broad base of knowledge in both at the molecular, cellular and organismal levels. Additionally, students will gain an in depth understanding of selected aspects of Genetics and Immunology which will reflect the research expertise and strengths within the School, and will be instructed in the many applications of these subjects.<br>In your fourth year you will undertake a year's industrial placement and graduate after five years with an MSci (an undergraduate Masters degree) instead of a BSc. Placements vary considerably but, in general terms, you will have the opportunity to do a placement in an industrial, commercial or research environment where you will be able to develop a breadth of practical experience to complement your degree programme and enhance your employability.