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Do I qualify for a MSc Genetics with a BSc Biology?

Does anyone know if a Bachelor´s Degree in Biology qualifies me for the Graduate Programme in Genetics?
Most universities just list an "Honours Degree in a relevant subject" as a requirement.
Just a few give examples like "Biochemistry, Genetics...

So maybe anyone knows more about this or has experiences.

Neralis
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Does anyone know if a Bachelor´s Degree in Biology qualifies me for the Graduate Programme in Genetics?
Most universities just list an "Honours Degree in a relevant subject" as a requirement.
Just a few give examples like "Biochemistry, Genetics...

So maybe anyone knows more about this or has experiences.

Neralis


I think you need to contact the university about it. Because they're so ambiguous about it, it means that they consider each applicant individually. I'd say that I'm 99.9% sure that biology would be a relevant subject, it might be subjects like anatomy (just an example, i think this is probably relevant too) that may need more clarification.
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I think you need to contact the university about it. Because they're so ambiguous about it, it means that they consider each applicant individually. I'd say that I'm 99.9% sure that biology would be a relevant subject, it might be subjects like anatomy (just an example, i think this is probably relevant too) that may need more clarification.


Well, the thing is that I don't have a degree yet. I'm about to start my with my Bachelor this year and I'm having a hard time on deciding which major would be the better one.


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Well, the thing is that I don't have a degree yet. I'm about to start my with my Bachelor this year and I'm having a hard time on deciding which major would be the better one.


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Ah, then I think biology would be a good choice. It'll give you a good foundation for a masters in genetics. Obviously, a genetics bachelors would be more beneficial but I think biology would give you a broader choice should you change your mind. As I said, they'll consider each MSc applicant individually but biology should almost definitely qualify you. :smile:
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Ah, then I think biology would be a good choice. It'll give you a good foundation for a masters in genetics. Obviously, a genetics bachelors would be more beneficial but I think biology would give you a broader choice should you change your mind. As I said, they'll consider each MSc applicant individually but biology should almost definitely qualify you. :smile:


Okay :smile: thank you a lot for your answer!!


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I'd say you do you will probably cover a few genetics module in bsc biology, it would be much better if you chose something like molecular biology beforehand though.
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I'd say you do you will probably cover a few genetics module in bsc biology, it would be much better if you chose something like molecular biology beforehand though.


I think a BSc Genetics would even be a better choice. Although I wasn't quite sure about that since Biology is way more comprehensive.


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