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Genomic Medicine at University of Cambridge - UCAS

Course summary

The programme has been developed by the University of Cambridge Institute of Continuing Education and Cambridge University Hospitals in partnership with Wellcome Sanger Institute, Wellcome Genome Campus Advanced Courses and Scientific Conferences, and EMBL-European Bioinformatics Institute. This is a part-time course designed to fit with the demands of full-time employment. Aims of the programme provide professionally relevant teaching and learning informed by research in an integrated clinical and research environment; develop and create a cohort of doctors and other professionals allied to medicine able to pursue and develop their roles in the rapidly-changing and challenging environment of genomic medicine; prepare healthcare professionals for the adoption of genomic technologies and the increasing use of genomic information as part of the diagnostic and treatment pathway; develop researchers competent in the use of genomic technologies for biomedical research develop a cohort of health care professionals with the ability and confidence to lead service improvement for safe and high quality patient care develop a cohort of health care professionals allied to medicine with an understanding of research methodologies and clinical opportunities relevant to genomic medicine; encourage a commitment to intellectual challenge and evidence-based clinical practice informed by the latest conceptual and theoretical knowledge of genomic medicine; develop students' intellectual, practical and transferable skills related to genomic medicine; encourage critical thinking related to genomic medicine; equip students for entry into health care professional training schemes including graduate entry medicine courses; prepare students for undertaking research degrees (PhD) in genomic medicine-related research fields; provide students from the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and other industries with an understanding of the relevance of advances in genomics for current and future health care.

Modules

Teaching and Learning The PG Certificate is a one year course and students must complete four modules. There is additional between-module reflection, study and assignment work. The introductory module in October is compulsory for all students. Kindly note that, as the certificate is a one-year programme, all four modules should be taken within one academic year (i.e. October 2023 to July 2024). Students choose from the following: Please note that dates for these modules are provisional and may be changed.

  • Mandatory modules for all students
•An introduction to human genetics and genomics (GM1A): 9 - 13 October 2023* •Omics techniques and their application to genomic medicine (GM2): 30 October - 3 November 2023 •Bioinformatics, interpretation and data quality assurance in genome analysis (GM7): 4 - 8 December 2023 •Application of genomics in infectious disease (GM5): 8 - 12 January 2024 •Molecular pathology of cancer and application in cancer diagnosis, screening, and treatment (GM4): 5 - 9 February 2024 •Pharmacogenetics and stratified healthcare (GM6): 26 February - 1 March 2024 •Counselling skills for genomics (GMO2): 18 - 22 March 2024 •Advanced bioinformatics - from genomes to systems (GMO4): 25 - 29 March 2024 •Epigenetics and epigenomics (GMO5): 22 - 26 April 2024 •Genomics of common and rare inherited diseases (GM3): 13 - 17 May 2024 •Expanding the content of the MSt in genomic medicine with a workplace-based module (GMO6): May-June 2024 •Research and statistical skills in genomic medicine (GMO7) various To meet eligibility requirements, some funding providers such as HEE may require the study of specific modules.

Assessment method

Students are assessed formatively throughout the taught modules of the programme using a variety of techniques and interrelated strategies including evidence of regular reflection, demonstration of active participation in the programme will also be required. There may also a requirement for the students to take part in peer review of other students. For each of the four taught modules comprising the Postgraduate Certificate, students must complete summative assignments of 2500-3500 words.


Entry requirements

Academic requirement Applicants are normally expected to a hold a 2i degree or higher from a UK university or an equivalent from an overseas university.


English language requirements

Language requirement All applicants are required to demonstrate competency in English at a high level before commencing the programme; students whose first language is not English must be able to satisfy the requirements below. IELTS Academic: Overall score of 7.0 (a minimum of 7.0 in Listening, Writing and Speaking; 6.5 in Reading) TOEFL Internet: Overall score of 100 (a minimum of 25 in each individual component) CAE: Grade A or B (with at least 193 in each individual element) plus a Language Centre assessment CPE: Grade A, B, or C (with at least 200 in each individual element) International students must ensure they have the correct Visa documentation, and those in full-time employment, whether in the UK or abroad, to work and study at the same time.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Genomic Medicine at University of Cambridge - UCAS