Genetic and Genomic Counselling (with Work Placement) [MSc]

4.5
4 reviews
  • University was good, publically and academically speaking. All the professors were available on time and its was prestigious. This city has lots of opportunities though travelling is expensive. Students organise lots of events. Glasgow Uni is a good place.
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  • Competitive pressure is quite high and adapting is the key to enjoy all the benefits this university has to offer. Every country is different when it comes to education system. My time has just began and there is a long way to go.
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  • The whole experience was beyond my words. The work was intense but manageable plus the support you get is incredible. Sports societies are the best part.
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Postgraduate

In Glasgow

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Glasgow (Scotland)

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Genetic Counselling Placements in at least two different Genetics Centres will enable you to obtain a broader view of clinical practice, and there will also be opportunity to engage with patient support groups. A key strength of this fully up-to-date programme is that it is delivered by highly dedicated, multi-award-winning teaching and clinical staff of the University, and by registered genetic counsellors, clinical and laboratory staff from the West of Scotland Genetics Service. Teaching is based at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH), which includes adult services, children’s services and maternity services, as well as one of the largest diagnostic laboratories in Europe, and a new, purpose-built teaching and learning facility. The close collaboration between University and NHS staff ensures that the MSc in Genetic and Genomic Counselling provides a completely up-to-date representation of genetic services. Counselling and psychology theoretical and research-focused courses are delivered by University staff trained in psychology, providing a firm foundation for the subsequent acquisition of knowledge and skills in genetic counselling facilitated by GCRB-registered Genetic Counsellors. The University of Glasgow Medical Genetics Teaching Staff won the 2014 UK-wide Prospects Postgraduate Awards for the category of Best Postgraduate Teaching Team (Science, Technology & Engineering), to recognise and reward excellence and good practice; they were also finalists in the 2013 awards and are finalists in the category of "Outstanding support for students" in The Herald Higher Education Awards for Scotland in association with UWS 2016. You will develop your skills in problem solving, evaluation and interpretation of diagnostic data, communication of the results of genome testing to...

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Reviews

4.5
excellent
  • University was good, publically and academically speaking. All the professors were available on time and its was prestigious. This city has lots of opportunities though travelling is expensive. Students organise lots of events. Glasgow Uni is a good place.
    |
  • Competitive pressure is quite high and adapting is the key to enjoy all the benefits this university has to offer. Every country is different when it comes to education system. My time has just began and there is a long way to go.
    |
  • The whole experience was beyond my words. The work was intense but manageable plus the support you get is incredible. Sports societies are the best part.
    |
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4.4
fantastic

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Manuela

4.5
26/05/2019
About the course: University was good, publically and academically speaking. All the professors were available on time and its was prestigious. This city has lots of opportunities though travelling is expensive. Students organise lots of events. Glasgow Uni is a good place.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Xue hui

4.0
25/05/2019
About the course: Competitive pressure is quite high and adapting is the key to enjoy all the benefits this university has to offer. Every country is different when it comes to education system. My time has just began and there is a long way to go.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Molly

4.5
25/05/2019
About the course: The whole experience was beyond my words. The work was intense but manageable plus the support you get is incredible. Sports societies are the best part.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

mashu

5.0
23/05/2019
About the course: It was a very good experience
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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Subjects

  • IT
  • Skills and Training
  • Genetics
  • Teaching
  • Staff
  • University
  • Team Training
  • IT Development
  • Communication Training
  • NHS Training
  • Medical training
  • Medical
  • Interpretation
  • Psychology
  • Credit
  • Testing

Course programme

Component courses are as follows:

Genetic Disease in Clinical Practice

This course is designed in collaboration with the West of Scotland Genetics Service to give students a working knowledge of the principles and practice of Clinical Genetics which will allow them to evaluate, choose and interpret appropriate genetic investigations for individuals and families with genetic disease, and explore the links between genotype and phenotype.

Case Investigations in Medical Genetics

Students will work in groups to investigate complex clinical case scenarios: decide appropriate testing, analyse results from genetic tests, reach diagnoses where appropriate and, with reference to the literature, generate a concise and critical group report.

Distress or disorder: reactions to a medical diagnosis

Note: this 10 credit course may be taken by visiting students, for example as professional development.

This course outlines the process of psychosocial adjustment to a diagnosis or test result allowing participants to establish if and when a distress reaction develops into an adjustment disorder. The implications of diagnosis are explored and evidence considered allowing informed decisions about appropriate referrals to other agencies.

Patient empowerment: supporting decisions relating to new diagnoses

Note: this 10 credit course may be taken by visiting students, for example as professional development.

This course reflects on evidence and experience to explore the psychological and social impact of a diagnosis, or illness, and provides strategies to support resilience and coping in patients. Factors related to lived experience, personal beliefs and values, culture, adjustment processes, decision-making, misconceptions, secrecy and guilt are considered to equip participants in the promotion of patient-centred care.

Effective listening and communication skills

Note: this 10 credit course may be taken by visiting students, for example as professional development.

With a focus on experiential learning and student led study, this course outlines the role of counselling skills to facilitate adjustment and to allow an individual to come to terms with change in a safe way to minimise impact. The focus will be on the theory supporting counselling, developing key listening and communication skills and on establishing reflective practice.

Genetic counselling in clinical practice

This course is designed in collaboration with the West of Scotland Clinical Service, and will be delivered by NHS staff, to provide students with in depth understanding of the practical skills required in genetic counselling. The course will facilitate development of appropriate critical understanding, reflective practice and skills in relation to genetic counselling for providing accurate complex genetic information for patients and their families.

Social science research methods

The research methods course will focus on developing students’ research skills primarily in questionnaire-based qualitative and quantitative observational research methods and students will be introduced to ethics procedures for the college of MVLS.

Community placements 1 & 2

These placements, for 16 days and 20 days respectively, will each take place in one or more care settings for individuals with complex needs (adults or children or both) to enable students to gain insight into effects of complex needs on affected individuals and on their family.

Genetic counselling placement 1 & 2

These placements, for eight weeks and six weeks respectively, in different genetics centres will allow students to observe clinical practice in a variety of contexts, and to undertake relevant tasks under supervision within a clinical team that is delivering a genetic service, to enable the student to develop their own skills as a future genetic counsellor. Following each placement students will discuss and share experiences, facilitated by one of the NHS lead team and a counselling supervisor, to further develop their ability to deal with practical and emotional challenges in genetic counselling.

Clinical genomics

This course will provide an overview of the clinical applications of genomic approaches to human disorders, particularly in relation to clinical genetics, discussing the methods and capabilities of the new technologies. Tuition and hands-on experience in data analysis will be provided, including the interpretation of next generation sequencing reports.

Dissertation

Students will select a topic or problem of personal interest relevant to Genetic or Genomic Counselling, undertake independent research in the area they have chosen, and produce a comprehensive, concise and critical report as well as oral and poster presentations.

Teaching and learning methods

A variety of methods are used, including problem-based learning, case-based learning, lectures, tutorials and placements. These are supplemented by a wide range of course-specific electronic resources for additional learning and self-assessment. As a result, you will develop a wide range of skills relevant to a career in genetic & genomic counselling. These skills include team-working, data interpretation and use of scientific literature and databases. There are regular optional supplementary tutorials on topics selected by students.

Electronic Resources
  • Access to a continually updated Moodle (virtual learning environment) with extensive additional teaching and self-assessment materials.
  • An online web-portal with regularly updated direct links to more than 70 worldwide genetic databases & online algorithms (plus the latest new genetics discoveries), all easily accessible and grouped into useful categories.

Additional information

Either a good BSc (Hons) in Genetics or related subject, with evidence of relevant experience in a care context OR a good BSc (Hons) in Nursing, with experience of working in a care context and evidence of interest in genetics (applicants without a good BSc but who have two or more years work experience in a clinical genetics department may be considered and should contact the one of the programme directors for further advice).

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Genetic and Genomic Counselling (with Work Placement) [MSc]

Price on request