Genomic Medicine MSc, PG Certificate, PG Diploma

Master

In Sheffield

£ 7,000 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Sheffield

  • Duration

    1 Year

  • Start date

    Different dates available

This course draws on expertise from three University faculties – Medicine, Dentistry and Health, Science, and Social Sciences – and the Sheffield Genetics Diagnostic Service (Sheffield Children’s Hospital NHS Foundation Trust). It’s aimed at students as well as professionals from healthcare and science backgrounds. The syllabus, as outlined by Health Education England (HEE), covers the scope and application of genomics in medicine and biomedical research as well as the ethical, social and legal issues relating to this field.
The course is taught by academics, scientists and clinicians. Techniques range from lectures and tutorials to laboratory workshops and online learning packages. You’ll get first-hand experience of hypothesis-driven research by carrying out your own project in genomic medicine.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Sheffield (South Yorkshire)
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Western Bank, S10 2TN

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

The course is aimed at UK/EU/International students with minimum of a 2:1 in a relevant scientific degree, intercalating medical students and NHS colleagues from suitable healthcare backgrounds.

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2018

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Subjects

  • Genetics
  • Healthcare
  • Bioinformatics
  • Genomics
  • HUMAN GENETICS
  • Genomic Medicine
  • Are Inherited Diseases
  • Cancer diagnosis
  • Data Quality Assurance
  • Genomic Analysis
  • Pharmacogenomics

Course programme

Modules

Core modules
  • Fundamentals in Human Genetics and Genomics
  • Omics Techniques and their application to Genomic Medicine
  • Genomic of Common and Rare Inherited Diseases
  • Molecular Pathology of Cancer and application in cancer diagnosis, treatment and monitoring
  • Bioinformatics, Data Interpretation & Data Quality Assurance in Genomic Analysis
  • Research Project
Optional modules
  • Pharmacogenomics and stratified healthcare
  • Application of genomics in Infectious diseases
  • Introduction to counselling skills used in Genomic Medicine
  • Advanced Bioinformatics - Clinical Bioinformatics and Personalisation of medicines
Teaching

The MSc Genomic Medicine offers a wide range of delivery methods for providing theoretical knowledge, from lectures, laboratory sessions and tutorials to computer-based analysis workshops as well as the opportunity to gain input from internationally renowned experts in their fields.

The inclusion of problem-based learning is embedded within the course and features in combinations of online and in-person interpretive class formats. Tutorials, seminars and individual meetings with staff provide opportunities for discussion and feedback. Each of the departments delivering the programme fosters an environment that provides many opportunities for individual and group learning.

PG Diploma, PG Certificate and Continuing Professional and Personal Development (CPPD) options are available as entry and exit options on both a full-time or part-time basis.

Additional information

Overseas Fee (2018 annual fee) : £18,900

Genomic Medicine MSc, PG Certificate, PG Diploma

£ 7,000 VAT inc.