Overview
The Clinical Genomics course from St George's, University of London will also give you the opportunity to undertake a research project and extend your learning to areas of genomics that are of particular interest to you. You will develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to be able to disseminate your expert knowledge through the wider medical workforce.
The MSc Clinical Genomics comprises:
- Four core modules from the PGCert ICAG (60 credits)
- A research project, organised by you and flexibly arranged to allow you to undertake it at your base hospital, in Genomics England or at a suitable alternative location (60 credits)
- Four modules chosen from a range of optional modules that are applicable to Clinical Genetics and reflect your interests (60 credits)
Key Features
- Bespoke training for clinical geneticists
- Teaching of the PGCert ICAG modules runs in parallel with full time clinical duties and embeds academic teaching with clinical application
- Course is part of package of genomic educational initiatives run through St George’s
- St George’s clinical research ranked 4th for impact
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Understanding Genetic Technologies
- Clinical Interpretation of Genomic Data
- Genomics in Cancer Pathology
- Application of Genomics in Infectious Disease
- Pharmacogenomics and Stratified Healthcare
- Cardiovascular Genetics and Genomics
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Pharmacy Bioinformatics & Biostatistics Genetics View 161 other Masters in Bioinformatics & Biostatistics in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- To be eligible to study MSc Clinical Genomics you must already be studying the PGCert Interpretation and Clinical Application of Genomic Data at St George's, University of London.
Tuition Fee
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International
1000 GBP/moduleTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1000 GBP per module during 48 months. -
National
1000 GBP/moduleTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1000 GBP per module during 48 months.
PgCert portion of the qualification: £725 (funded by Health Education England)
Genomic medicine modules: £1,000 per module (funded by Health Education England)
Living costs for London
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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