MSc Genomic Medicine at University of Manchester

Develop the skills and knowledge to apply genomic technologies and data interpretation to clinical practice or scientific research. Learn to apply genetics, genomics and bioinformatics to patient care. Learn from clinical and academic experts from The University of Manchester and the Manchester Centre for Genomic Medicine.

Faculty: Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health  |  Duration: MSc 1Yr FT 2Yr PT, PGDip 1Yr FT 2Yr PT  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course units are split into three categories; core, elective core and optional. Master's students must complete all the core units, one or both of the elective core units, and additional optional units to attain 180 credits. Compulsory units include Fundamentals of Human Genetics, Omics Technologies and Their Application in Genomic Medicine, Genomics of Common and Rare Inherited Diseases, Research Project MSc Genomic Medicine, Bioinformatics, Interpretation, Statistics and Data Quality Assurance.

Career pathways

Our course is designed to support and upskill healthcare professionals working in the NHS in areas where genomic medicine is becoming part of clinical practice. Our science graduates have gone on to apply their new knowledge and skills in genetic service labs in the NHS or their home country's health systems, gained employment in commercial companies that develop and supply genetic testing kits, undertaken further study in the NHS Scientist...

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