MSc Genomic Medicine

Typical course content

Introduction to Human Genetics and Genomics (module one), and Omic Techniques and their application to Genomic Medicine (module two) are the background to all further studies and give a comprehensive scientific and clinical foundation to the normal structure of the genome, its alterations in disease, the current and emerging technologies in medical genomics and the NHS structures in which they are employed.

Our core modules include:

• Introduction to Human Genetics and Genomics
• Omic Techniques and their application to Genomic Medicine
• Genomics of Common and Rare Inherited Diseases
• Molecular Pathology of Cancer and Application in Cancer Diagnosis, Screening, and Treatment
• Pharmacogenomics and Stratified Healthcare
• Application of Genomics in Infectious Disease
• Bioinformatics, Interpretation, and Data Quality Assurance in Genome Analysis
• Genomic Medicine Dissertation
• Genomic Medicine Independent Literature Review
• Research Project of either a 30 ECTS (60-CATS) or 15 ECTS (30-CATS).

Each module will comprise two groups of two days' intensive face-to-face teaching, each followed by two to four weeks for independent study and assessment tasks.

Optional

For the full MSC the 30-ECTS research project and core modules would be accompanied by one optional module, while the 15-ECTS research project and core modules would be accompanied by three optional modules.

The optional modules available include:

• Ethical, Legal and Social Issues in Applied Genomics
• Counselling Skills for Genomics
• Teaching the Teachers to Teach
• Workplace-based Learning
• Clinical Research Skills
  
  

Core and optional modules required for each award

Students taking the full MSc, the 30-ECTS research project and core modules would be accompanied by one optional module, while the 15-ECTS research project and core modules would be accompanied by three optional modules.

For students exiting the programme at Postgraduate Certificate level and Postgraduate Diploma level, please see the full downloadable Programme Specification (available soon).

Please note: This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if s/he takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided. More detailed information can be found in the programme handbook (or other appropriate guide or website).