Course summary
Why study this course? Our Medical Genomics MSc course will bring you up to speed with the post-genomic era following the game-changing breakthrough that is the sequencing of the human genome. The data now being generated is producing insights at an amazing rate, and personalised medicine is just around the corner. Skilled and talented biologists capable of analysing, processing and innovating are in growing demand by employers. If you're a science graduate who wants to specialise and gain employment in this area, then you can be part of the new golden age in medical genomics with this master's degree. More about this course On this course, you’ll enhance your knowledge of genomic science from a health perspective. As genetic testing becomes part of routine medical evaluations and more geneticists are needed to perform the tests, we can help develop your skills through unique research projects, outstanding teaching and high-quality facilities. London Met’s superb facilities include a £30 million Science Centre with 280 workstations and specialist laboratories where you can undertake research and refine your hands-on experience. This will greatly enhance your employability upon graduation. Our research-active staff will be joined guest lecturers from organisations such as Barts Health NHS Trust, Imperial College London, King’s College London, University College London, St George's Hospital and Brunel University. We also maintain a strong collaboration with the prestigious Colombian Institute for the Promotion of Higher Education (ICFES), providing you with the opportunity to sign up to our exciting international work exchange programme. These connections with prestigious universities mean you’ll have the opportunity to meet and discuss your career options, secure work placements or apply for studentships. When you graduate, you’ll also be eligible to join the Royal Society of Biology, with whom we are registering this course to be accredited in the near future. The University’s close location to the impressive genome and scientific job market in London means you’ll be well-placed for a career upon graduation. Our Careers and Employability team will help you improve your CV and assist you in your search for employment upon graduation from the Medical Genomics MSc.
Modules
Please see the course page on the university website for most up-to-date module details. Modules on the course include: Scientific Frameworks for Research; Biomedical Diagnostics; Advanced Immunology; Bioinformatics and Molecular Modelling; Fundamentals of Medical Genetics and Genomics; Genetic and Genomic Informatics; Research Project
Assessment method
You’ll be tested using a wide variety of assessment tools. We'll ask you to write laboratory reports, give presentations, sit written exams, take part in debates, answer quizzes and experience virtual labs via asynchronous e-learning, make posters and defend your work aurally.
Entry requirements
You will be required to have a lower second class (2.2) UK first degree in an appropriate subject (eg biology, biomedical science, biological science or medical genetics). All applicants must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. Applicants who require a Tier 4 student visa may need to provide a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £1170 | Module |
| Northern Ireland | £1170 | Module |
| Scotland | £1170 | Module |
| Wales | £1170 | Module |
| EU | £2020 | Module |
| International | £2020 | Module |
| Channel Islands | £2020 | Module |
| Republic of Ireland | £2020 | Module |
Additional fee information
Please note, in addition to the tuition fee there may be additional costs for things like equipment, materials, printing, textbooks, trips or professional body fees. Additionally, there may be other activities that are not formally part of your course and not required to complete your course, but which you may find helpful (for example, optional field trips). The costs of these are additional to your tuition fee and the fees set out above and will be notified when the activity is being arranged.
Provider information
London Metropolitan University
Admissions Office
166-220 Holloway Road
City of London
N7 8DB