MSc Genomic Medicine (Online) at University of Exeter

Programme overview

Taught by world-leading academics in genomics research, including multifactorial traits, rare disorders, pharmacogenomics and epigenetics. Developed by Health Education England and is aligned with their vision to prepare the NHS for the legacy of the 100,000 Genomes Project You will have the flexibility to combine modules from the traditional MSc with this fully online version

Duration: 1 year full time; 2 years part time; 3 years part time | Study mode: online | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Exeter, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Practice in the clinical professions will be transformed by genomic technologies and information within the next decade. The MSc has a strong focus on data and interpretation and excitingly we now offer an option to study Genomic Medicine in combination with data science Our innovative fully online programme can be studied either as a full Masters degree, a Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip), a Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert) or individual stand-alone modules in Genomic Medicine. This online programme has been developed from our successful and well-established MSc Genomic Medicine, as part of the ambitious 100,000 Genomes Project .

Career pathways

Students who study this programme are likely to be clinical practitioners, diagnostic service providers, scientists, researchers and those aspiring to specialise within an academic career pathway. The course is especially designed for healthcare professionals working within the National Health Service, to improve their capabilities and support career progression. It could be similarly beneficial for those working or aspiring to work in other healthcare systems.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a minimum 2:2 Honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline. Relevant clinical or professional experience may be taken into consideration as evidence of equivalency. A personal statement, detailing your reasons for seeking to undertake this subject, will be required. The University is committed to an equal opportunities policy with respect to gender, age, race, sexual orientation and/or disability when dealing with applications. It is also committed to widening access to higher education to students from a diverse range of backgrounds and experience. to enable you to see if your existing academic qualifications meet our International students are normally subject to visa regulations which prevent part-time study. It is recommended that international students apply for the level of the final award you intend to complete i.e. English language: Profile B2 (international applicants).

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,300 a year (2027/28). Fees are subject to an annual increment each academic year. UK fees MSc: £12,300 full-time; £6,200 pa part-time (2 years); £4,150 pa part-time (3 years) PGDip: £4,500pa (2 years) PGCert: £4,500 (1 year) Standalone module fees: UK: £1,350 per 15-credit mod Source

International applicants: GBP 29,200 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full time; 2 years part time; 3 years part time

Apply through the official page: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/masters-degrees/apply/

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