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Study Details: 1 year (full-time), 2-4 years (part-time)
Our MSc in Medical Genetics at Chester is designed to enable you to develop an up-to-date, advanced understanding of human genetic disease.
During our course, you will study how to apply molecular approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of a range of conditions that have a genetic component. Using specific examples, we will discuss novel approaches to prevention and treatment, as well as the increasing potential of genomics. Throughout the discussions we will consider ethical implications of interventions, and role and nature of genetic counselling. You will also carry out a research project in one of these areas within a research group at the forefront of the field.
The course will be developed to allow you to access most of the course material online – including online text, videos of lectures, and comments and assessments. You will explore skill-oriented areas such as case discussions and ethical discussions in teaching days.
You will join a team of clinical and medical researchers where you will gain the opportunity to gain theoretical, clinical and laboratory-based skills. The research topic will be jointly run by the research team at the Institute of Medicine and the medical staff at one of our partner hospitals.
Applicants must hold an appropriate first degree with a minimum of 2:2 honours (e.g. in Medicine, Biomedical Science, Dietetics, Human Biology) or hold appropriate professional qualifications and be able to demonstrate suitable background knowledge and skills.
Applications are invited from:
https://www1.chester.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/postgraduate-finance/current-postgraduate-fees
The programme provides specialist training for biomedical scientists, doctors, or healthcare professionals in the field of medical genetics.
It also provides an excellent grounding for those looking to undertake postgraduate research. All candidates would be able to register for a MD or PhD on successful completion of the MSc.
The programme is modular and has six taught modules, each worth 20 credits, plus a 60-credit Research Dissertation.
MD7001: Evidence Based Medicine
This module provides training in the essential skills needed as a researcher or practitioner to use the scientific and medical literature. It will equip you with the skills required to:
MD7002: Analysis and Interpretation of Clinical Data
Through a series of practical sessions, this module will develop your understanding of the theories underpinning modern analytical and molecular procedures, and develop your critical appreciation of the uses and limitations of a range of analytical and molecular techniques relevant to clinical and biomedical science. Sessions will cover the following:
MD7003: Clinical Medicine
This module utilises the changes that occur during ageing to develop your in-depth knowledge of the pathology of selected organ systems, including the importance of diagnosis and management of human disease. Areas covered include:
MD7023: Human Genetic Disease
This module will develop your understanding of disease genetics and the applications of genomic medicine, and will cover the following:
MD7024: Molecular Medicine
This module aims to develop your expertise in molecular approaches applicable to a variety of disease types, and will cover the following:
MD7027: Case Investigations in Molecular Medicine
This module will cover the analysis of cases from different medical specialism, and will examine the following:
MD7100: Research Dissertation
This module is your opportunity to:
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