Course summary
Genomic data and technologies are transforming clinical practice and medical research, and this MSc ensures you are at the forefront of this rapidly evolving field. This programme explores the genomics and informatics of rare and common diseases, cancer and infectious diseases, and is suitable for health professionals or students seeking to apply genomics to their current or future study. This course focuses on our local clinical and bioinformatics expertise, and offers you the choice of three pathways: Genomic Medicine, Genomic Informatics or general Genomics.
Modules
See website
Assessment method
Assessments vary depending on module, but may include: written exams and assignments, scenario-based exercises, oral presentations, project proposals, virtual patient tasks, case reports and data analysis.
Entry requirements
You generally need at least a 2:2 degree in a subject such as: • life sciences • computer science • medicine/nursing We may be able to accept applications that do not meet the degree requirements. This is usually where you have evidence of relevant professional qualifications or experience. This course is also available as an intercalated degree for undergraduate medical students, who have completed at least 3 years of their programme. You must also demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of genetics. You must submit all supporting documents, including evidence that you can satisfy our English language requirement, when you submit your application.
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
https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/fees/postgraduate.page
Provider information
University of Southampton
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ