Studying Genetics at Part II - a Guide for 1B Students
The Part II Genetics Brochure for IB students for 2012 (which provides detailed information about the course structure, qualifications for admission and how to apply) is now available > DOWNLOAD HERE. Or pick up a copy from reception. Or - even better - come to our Open Day
Why choose Genetics for Part II?
When asked what were the most important aspects of the course for them personally, departing Part II Genetics students tend to cite:
- The broad coverage of the course, which equips Genetics graduates with the necessary skills to continue either in the same subject area, or in other scientific disciplines
- The small size of the Department and its friendly nature, which means that the 30 or so Part II students, besides getting to know each other very well, also interact closely with lecturers and other staff members involved in the course, forming useful contacts and picking up helpful information in tea breaks!
Students can take Genetics at Part II as a:
Single subject in Part II NST
In which case you will study all five modules, and take part in the problem solving/ data handling and journal sessions. You will also complete an assessed essay and a research project, as outlined below.
Four paper subject in Part II BBS (BBS code 414)
If you take Genetics as your Major subject for Part II BBS, you can choose any four out of the five Genetics modules, together with another paper subject (your Minor subject) and a dissertation. In addition to your four Genetics modules you will also be expected to attend the “Social Aspects of Genetics” discussions and the journal and problem solving/ data handling sessions. For your Minor subject you can choose the fifth Genetics module, or from one of 12 other options currently available. Students choosing this route will have Genetics as their “home” department, and have access to exactly the same facilities as single subject NST students.
For more information about BBS option see http://www.bio.cam.ac.uk/sbs/facbiol/bbs/index.html
One Genetics module taken as a Part II BBS Minor subject
Modules 2 (119), 4 (120) and 5 (121) are offered as Minor subjects to Part II BBS students who are not taking Major subject Genetics. In addition to the lectures you will be expected to attend relevant journal and problem solving / data handling sessions.
To find out more about the Part II Genetics course use the link on your left to NST II Genetics
The Part II Genetics Brochure for IB students [2012 version] is available HERE
More information about Part II Biological and Biomedical Sciences, including permissible subject combinations, is available on the Part II BBS website at http://www.bio.cam.ac.uk/sbs/facbiol/bbs/
Information about the Erasmus Exchange Programme, through which students from participating universities in the EEC can study Part II Genetics is on http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/international/erasmus/
Each year the Genetics Department holds an Open Day for IB students. These take place on the last Thursday of the Lent term between 2:30 and 4:30 pm. So for 2012 the date is Thurs 15th March.
You can contact the Part II Genetics Course Organisers, if you have a question that is not answered by the Part II Genetics brochure, on: ptIIorganisers@gen.cam.ac.uk
Page updated 6 March 2012