MSc(MedSci) Genetics, Medical & Genomics at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

MSc in medical genetics and genomics delivered by University teaching and clinical staff with input from the Regional Genetics Service, covering how genomics is transforming healthcare from diagnostics to treatment.

Department: Glasgow: Gilmorehill campus and Queen Elizabeth University Hospital | Duration: MSc(MedSci): 12 months full-time (24 months part-time by special arrangement) | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Semester 1: Genetic risk and genetic counselling; Laboratory Genetics: from genotype to therapy. Semester 2 core: Case Investigations in Medical Genetics; Disease Screening in Populations; SNP Assay Design and Validation; plus one option (e.g. Clinical Genomics, Complex Disease Genomics). Summer: Medical Genetics Dissertation.

Career pathways

About half of graduates enter research, most completing PhDs in genetics, cancer, neuroscience and genome science; others enter NHS and clinical genetic diagnostic services, life science companies, or work as clinical geneticists or genetic counsellors.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2.2 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Biomedical Sciences, Medical Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, or Biological Science subjects including Genetics, Molecular Biology, Biomolecular Sciences, or equivalent degrees with significant teaching in Genetics and Molecular Biology. International applicants: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no subtest below 6.0 (a single test, taken within 2 years 5 months of programme start; other accepted tests listed by the university). Application deadlines for September 2027 entry: international and EU rounds from 1 October 2026 to 8 July 2027; UK applicants 24 August 2027.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,063 a year (2027/28). Full-time tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 31,515 a year (2027/28). Full-time tuition fee Source

Intake: September

Duration: MSc(MedSci): 12 months full-time (24 months part-time by special arrangement)

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