MSc Health Genomics at University of Essex

Programme overview

The MSc Health Genomics is a one-year degree at the Colchester Campus that gives specialised skills to analyse genomic data and a deep understanding of gene and genome technologies. Students analyse genome sequences in connection with health and disease and complete a research project alongside academics and PhD students in shared labs, with access to genome sequencing, gene cloning, bioimaging, advanced microscopy and a High-Performance Computing Cluster.

Department: School of Life Sciences | Duration: 1 year full-time | Intake: October 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core and compulsory modules are a 60-credit Research Project - Health Genomics, Advanced Research Skills (30), Analysis of Genomic Data (30), Gene Technology and Synthetic Biology (30), Genomics (15) and Professional Skills and the Business of Biosciences (15).

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for careers in biotechnology (gene and genome technology), health (genomic diagnosis, biomedical and clinical science), data analysis (health data, bioinformatics) and research in genomics and health science.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2.2 or international equivalent in any subject with at least 3 modules from: biochemistry, bioinformatics, cancer biology, computational biology, drug design, genomics, immunology, maths (including statistics, calculus, algebra), microbiology, molecular biology, molecular genetics, molecular structure and bonding, physiology, virology; 2 of the 3 modules may be considered. Applicants without the modules or with a lower degree are considered with 6 months to 1 year of relevant work experience. English: IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in all components for applicants whose first language is not English.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,600 for the whole programme. Fee period not labelled on the page; one-year full-time course Source

International applicants: GBP 25,075 for the whole programme. Fee period not labelled on the page; one-year full-time course Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

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