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Genomic Medicine at St George's (City St George's, University of London) - UCAS

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Course summary

Learn how genomics can help understand and diagnose diseases, personalise treatment and improve health outcomes. Every individual is unique – our genomes and the way they respond to disease and infection is different. By understanding what’s going on in our bodies, we can work towards a future where healthcare is personalised, and patients' needs are targeted more effectively. Genomics is evolving rapidly and making an impact across oncology, pharmacology, cardiovascular disease and neuroscience. This course is jointly taught with King’s College London and follows a curriculum designed by NHS England. This means you’ll have access to extensive expertise in areas like bioinformatics and cardiovascular genomics. Both institutions are also part of the South East Genomic Laboratory Hub. This is one of the largest providers of genomic testing in the UK and a national centre for specialist testing for haematology, respiratory, skin conditions, and more. Is this course right for you? You might already work within the NHS – we have nurses, doctors, pharmacists, midwives and other healthcare professionals join the course. Other students have decided to retrain in a new area or are recent graduates in a related area like biotechnology or the biomedical sciences. As well as the MSc, the course is structured flexibly to provide options for PgDip and PgCert awards. You can also study it on a modular basis towards your Professional Development (CPD). Both the MSc and PgDip have full-time and part-time options which will help you combine your studies with work or other extra-academic commitments. Why St George's? Designed by NHSE - Our curriculum is designed by NHS England and jointly taught with King's College London, giving you access to experts across different specialisms. Specialist modules - Pick from optional modules in growing areas such as cardiovascular genetics and genomics, fetal genomics, genomics of neurological disorders and advanced bioinformatics. Build your research profile - Experience working within an internationally recognised research group when you do your final project. Course content We’ve designed this course to introduce the key areas of genomics. You’ll also gain an understanding of disease genetics and how genomic medicine can explain disease mechanisms and biology. You’ll examine the range of ‘omic’ technologies, their interpretation and application in key areas such as cancer, rare inherited diseases and infectious diseases, as well as research. Understanding data Nowadays bioinformatics and data interpretation are playing a crucial role in genomics. In our programme, we’ll make sure that you learn the skills to critically interpret existing research, as well as collect, analyse and interpret your own data using different techniques. If you’re completing the full MSc, you’ll have the choice of carrying out a 60-credit hands-on research project or a 30-credit extended literature review. Many of our part-time students choose a project that links to their current role. Others have explored diverse topics such as genomics and epigenomics features of diseases, bioinformatics analysis of transcriptomics in different cancers, and how genomic experts can integrate minority ethnic groups. One recent student also explored how genomic education could benefit midwife training. You can also complete your research project abroad through the Turing Scheme.

Modules

Within this programme there are several academic awards you can study towards. You can choose to study either single modules, a PgCert, a PgDip or a full MSc. If you work in the NHS our modules are available with or without assessment, fully funded by Health Education England as part of your ‘workforce development’ (subject to available commissions). Each taught module is worth 15 credits. Core Modules Fundamentals of Human Genetics and Genomics Omics Techniques and Technologies; Their Application to Genomic Medicine Bioinformatics, Interpretation and Data Quality Assurance in Genome Analysis Research Project (60 credit or 30 credit) Optional Modules Molecular Pathology of Cancer and Application in Cancer Diagnosis, Screening and Treatment Pharmacogenomics and Stratified Healthcare Genomics of Common and Rare Inherited Disease Application of Genomics in Infectious Disease Cardiovascular Genetics and Genomics Introduction to Counselling Skills in Genomics Ethical, legal and social issues in applied genomics Advanced Bioinformatics

Assessment method

Progress throughout the course will be assessed through a variety of methods, including single best answer questions, short answer questions, essays and oral presentations. As this is a modular programme, there is no final exam; instead, each module has two assessments which must be passed for academic credit (15 credits per taught module).


How to apply

International applicants

You can find extensive information about the support St George's provides for International students on our website: https://www.sgul.ac.uk/study/offer-holders/international-student-support. This includes guidance on the visa application process, preparing for your studies, enrolment, support during your studies, and English language requirements.

Entry requirements

You should have or be expected to achieve, a minimum of a second class degree (2:2) in a relevant bioscience degree with sufficient genetics content. For healthcare graduates, a pass is required. All degrees must be awarded before 1st August on the year of entry. We may invite you to interview if are unable to make a decision directly from your application. Alternative professional qualifications, or previous related experience, may be considered and we encourage you to apply.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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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 .

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Sponsorship information

Information on our PG Scholarships can be found on our website: https://www.sgul.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-study/postgraduate-scholarships

Genomic Medicine at St George's (City St George's, University of London) - UCAS