Course summary
The MSt in Genomic Medicine is part of the suite of part-time, postgraduate courses in Genomic Medicine and designed to further educate suitably qualified NHS healthcare professionals and science graduates with an interest in the clinical application of genomics. The programme has been developed by University of Cambridge Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) and Cambridge University Hospitals in partnership with Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI) and Wellcome Connecting Science. Who is the course designed for? The course aims to prepare interested professionals for the future adoption of genomic technologies and the increasing use of genomic information as part of diagnosis and treatment pathways. This is a 2-year, 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.
- To conduct systematic research relevant to their professional practice.
- 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
Students are required to complete a mix of taught modules and a research project as outlined below. Either 8 modules plus a 60-credit research project and associated dissertation of 10,000 to 12,000 words on an agreed topic in genomic medicine. or 10 modules and a 30-credit literature-based research project and associated dissertation of 5,000 to 6,000 words on an agreed topic in genomic medicine. The full list of modules is available on the PACE website.
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 be a requirement for the students to take part in peer review of other students. For each of the taught modules comprising the MSt students must complete summative assignments of 2,500 to 3,500 words. For the MSt, students must also complete a research project of 10,000 to 12,000 words or a literature-based research project of 5,000 to 6,000 words.
How to apply
International applicants
Our courses are taught in English and require a good level of fluency. If English is not your first language, you'll need to prove you have sufficient fluency before admission. If we offer you a place, it will be subject to you meeting this requirement. As a minimum, you will be required to demonstrate an overall score of 7.5 in IELTS Academic with a minimum of 7.0 in each individual component (or equivalent). We welcome applications from international students. If you're coming from overseas, you would attend the in-person teaching sessions for this course with visitor immigration permission. It's important to be aware that entering the UK as a visitor for study purposes comes with certain expectations and restrictions, and you should fully understand the requirements.
Entry requirements
We welcome applications from students with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. As part of our admissions process, you’ll need to meet certain requirements and make sure you’re able to attend teaching sessions in the UK. Typically, we expect a good UK undergraduate degree, such as a 2.1, or international equivalent. If your degree is not from the UK, check international qualifications on the University’s postgraduate site to find the equivalent in your country.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £18870 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £18870 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £18870 | Whole course |
| Wales | £18870 | Whole course |
| International | £49146 | Whole 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
There is a £85 application fee.
Provider information
University of Cambridge
The Old Schools
Trinity Lane
Cambridge
CB2 1TN