Teaching
The MSt in Genomic Medicine is a two-year part-time master’s degree (FHEQ level-7) of the University of Cambridge.
The MSt in Genomic Medicine builds on the generic platform of taught core and optional modules provided by the Postgraduate Certificate in Genomic Medicine and the Postgraduate Diploma in Genomic Medicine.
The MSt comprises either:
eight modules, as described by the Postgraduate Diploma, plus a 60 credit research project and associated dissertation of 10,000-12,000 words or the equivalent on an agreed topic in genomic medicine; or
ten modules comprising eight modules as described by the Postgraduate Diploma plus two additional optional modules, plus a 30 credit literature-based research project and associated dissertation of 5,000-6,000 words or the equivalent on an agreed topic in genomic medicine.
It is expected that students admitted for the MSt degree would normally conduct the majority of either the research project or literature-based project plus two additional optional modules in the second year, in parallel with four of the taught modules.
| One to one supervision |
Supervisions will take place in the second year of the programme and will be arranged as necessary to support each student in the completion of their dissertation. Students will be allocated a named supervisor and can expect to receive around 12 hours of supervision. This includes meetings and feedback on drafts. Supervisions can take place on at least a termly basis with increased frequency in contact as the dissertation progresses. |
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| Seminars & classes |
The programme is delivered through a combination of in-person teaching sessions and asynchronous approaches provided via the course virtual learning environment. Examples of the type of teaching methods used include, but are not limited to, live and pre-recorded lectures, seminars, group discussions, online readings, quizzes, data handling exercises, group activities and discussion forums. Peer-to-peer learning forms an important element of course teaching. |
| Lectures |
Each module involves approximately five days of face-to-face teaching via a mixture of lectures, classes, practicals and seminars. |
| Practicals |
Each module involves approximately five days of face-to-face teaching via a mixture of lectures, classes, practicals and seminars. |
| Small group teaching |
Each module involves approximately five days of face-to-face teaching via a mixture of lectures, classes, practicals and seminars. |
| Taught/Research Balance |
Predominantly Taught
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Feedback
Students will receive formative (does not contribute to final mark) feedback throughout the course, along with tutor provided feedback on the submitted summative (will contribute to final mark) assignments.
For the dissertation, students will receive both formative feedback from their supervisor (does not contribute to final mark, but helps students develop) and summative feedback (will contribute to final mark).
Assessment
Thesis / Dissertation
Either:
a research project of 10,000 to 12,000 words for students that have taken 8 prior modules, or
a literature-based research project of 5,000 to 6,000 words for students that have taken 10 prior modules.
Essays
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 8 or 10 modules comprising the MSt, students must complete summative assignments of 2500-3500 words or equivalent.
Taught modules account for two thirds or five-sixths of the MSt, depending on the option selected for the dissertation.
Written examination
There are no written examinations.
Practical assessment
Practical assessment techniques may be used, where required, for certain modules of the programme, for example, the development of a visual aid for the Counselling Skills module.