Overview

Health Genomics from University of Essex trains you to analyse genomic data in connection with health and disease. You explore how genome sequences are analysed and receive hands-on experience in data analysis. You also study gene and genome technologies and have the opportunity to develop your professional skills.

Key facts

MSc Health Genomics covers the following topics including:

gene technologies and general genomics

bioinformatics and computational biology

data analysis and computing programming

state-of-the-art genome-wide analysis techniques

statistical analysis of biomedical data

As one of the largest schools at our University, we offer a lively, friendly, and supportive environment with research-led study and high-quality teaching. You benefit from our academics' wide range of expertise and research on important national and international problems using cutting-edge techniques.The course is directed by Dr Antonio Marco and Dr Radu Zabet. Dr Marco is a geneticist working on population genomics and the computational design of DNA-based drugs. Dr Zabet is an expert in chromatin and epigenetics focused on gene regulation and epigenetic changes in diseases. Other teaching staff include members of our genomics and protein research groups.The University of Essex has a Women's Network to support female staff and students, and our School was awarded the Athena Swan Silver Award in October 2020, which reflects the work carried out by staff in our School to continue to improve equality, including a mentorship scheme, support for postdoctoral research staff, and financial help towards childcare costs for academics who wish to attend conferences.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Analysis of Genomic Data
Gene Technology and Synthetic Biology

Genomics

Professional Skills and the Business of Biosciences

Advanced Research Skills

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-08 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

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Deadlines: to be confirmed

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Colchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biology Genetics View 85 other Masters in Genetics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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88

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62

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6.5

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General requirements

A 2.2 or international equivalent in any subject with at least 3 modules from the following list:

Biochemistry

Bioinformatics

Cancer Biology

Computational Biology

Drug Design

Genomics

Immunology

Maths (including variations of, eg Statistics, Calculus, Algebra)

Microbiology

Molecular Biology

Molecular Genetics

Molecular Structure and Bonding

Physiology

Virology

We will also consider applicants with 2 out of the 3 above modulesApplicants without the required modules or with a lower level degree will also be considered where they also have at least 6 months' to 1 year's relevant work experience.

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Tuition Fees

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23875 GBP / year

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11025 GBP / year

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Living costs

Colchester

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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