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MSc Molecular Genetics and Diagnostics

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    MSc 1 year full-time

Course Description

Our course is unique. You’ll explore the molecular genetic basis to disease from both a human and infectious disease perspective. Key topics that you’ll cover include:

  • the molecular basis to human genetic diseases
  • the molecular basis to infectious diseases
  • molecular diagnostic technologies in healthcare
  • bioinformatics and statistics
  • research skills

On this course, you will:

  • experience advanced study in the theoretical and practical aspects of the genetic basis and diagnosis of disease from both human and pathogen perspectives
  • be involved with an active research laboratory where you will develop the skills essential for a career in research
  • train to carry out critical evaluation of published scientific papers and develop the ability to report and interpret results
  • study the latest diagnostic technologies in healthcare

Entry Requirements

2:2 honours degree in life sciences, biomedical sciences or allied subjects

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Student Destinations

Students from our full suite of MSc courses have gone on to a variety of positions, including:

  • PhD – London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
  • Infection Control Nurses
  • NHS Clinical Scientists
  • Regulatory Affairs Specialist – AMGEM Biotech
  • PhD – School of Veterinary Sciences, University of Cambridge
  • Clinical Trial Data Managers
  • Application Specialist Biological Sciences – Japan
  • Biomedical Scientists (BMS1)
  • Research Technician – University of Nottingham
  • Research Scientist – GlaxoSmithKline

Module Details

Core modules

  • Common Research Methods: Molecular Techniques
  • Common Research Methods: Transferable Research Skills
  • Statistics
  • Microbial Genetics and Genomics
  • Gene Regulation in Mammalian Cells
  • Bioinformatics
  • Molecular Services in Health Care
  • Molecular Technologies in Complex Diseases
  • Molecular Basis of Genetic Disorders
  • Research Project

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