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Introduction To The Teaching of Genetics At Cambridge
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Why study Genetics?
Studying Genetics at Cambridge - A Guide for Year 13 Students
Genetics in Parts IA and IB
Studying Part II Genetics - A Guide for Part IB Students
NST Part II Genetics overview
Module Outlines for Part II Genetics
Suggested reading before you begin Part II Genetics
Information for current Part II Genetics students
Examples of recent Research Projects & BBS dissertation topics
Information for Supervisors
NST Part III Systems Biology

Part II Open Day Poster 2021

PartIIOpenDayposter2020.pdf (5.34 MB)

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Part II 2026/27 booklet - for part IBs . This is the brochure for prospective Part IIs and not the course handbook

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