Course summary
Our MSc in Genomic Medicine follows a curriculum set by NHS England and is designed to create a world-class NHS workforce that understands and applies genomics for patient care. Our MSc consists of taught units and a literature review or an independant research project. You will be encouraged to use your intellectual curiosity, creativity and critical thinking in the practical application of genomics and bioinformatics. NHS professionals will learn how genomics impact on their area of clinical practice and how they can apply their new knowledge in their workplace. This course is also ideally suited to science graduates wanting to further their specialist knowledge in human genomics. The knowledge and training from this course is appropriate for securing employment in the healthcare industry (eg diagnostics, data interpretation) or for entry into further training programmes (eg NHS Scientist Training Programme).
Entry requirements
We require an honours degree (minimum Upper Second) or overseas equivalent in: biomedical science medicine nursing Flexibility on entry requirements will be applied to candidates with appropriate extensive professional experience. Subject to confirmation of suitability, the following number of credits can be accepted as Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL): MSc: 60 credits PGDip: 45 credits PGCert: 15 credits Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) will also be considered on an individual basis. This course is also available for intercalating medical students, both from The University of Manchester and other UK universities, upon completion of their third year. For St Andrews students, this includes the three-year course plus the following one or two years spent in Manchester.
English language requirements
International students must demonstrate English proficiency through a secure and approved testing system. We ask for English language proof if you are from non-majority English speaking countries (a list of majority English speaking countries, as defined by the UK Home Office, can be found here) . Specifically, we require a minimum of: IELTS : 6.5 overall with 6.5 or above in each component TOEFL: 90 internet-based with 22 or above in each component For HEE funded applications only: IELTS: 7.0 overall with 7.0 or above in each component TOEFL: 100 internet-based with 25 or above in each component See further information about requirements for your country . We may also accept evidence of a confirmed place on a University Pre-sessional English language course , if your current IELTS scores are: Minimum 6.0 overall with 6.0 in each component plus enrolment and attendance on the 6-week pre-sessional course (PS6). Minimum 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each component plus enrolment and attendance on the 10-week pre-sessional course (PS10. Please note, we must approve this before you apply for the English course.
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.
Provider information
University of Manchester
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9PL