Primary tabs
Teaching
The MSt in Genomic Medicine comprises either:
- eight modules (4 modules to be taken in year 1) 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 (4 modules to be taken in year 1 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.
A range of modules will be offered, some of which are core and some of which are optional. There is additional between-module reflection, study and assignment work.
The following is a list of likely modules.
Core modules:
- An introduction to human genetics and genomics
- Omics techniques and the application to genomic medicine
- Bioinformatics, interpretation, and data quality assurance in genome analysis
Optional modules:
- Genomics of common and rare disease
- Molecular pathology of cancer and application in cancer diagnosis, screening, and treatment
- Application of genomics to infectious disease
- Pharmacogenetics and stratified healthcare
- Counselling skills for genomics
- Advanced bioinformatics – from genomes to systems
- Epigenetics and epigenomics
- Workplace-based module
| One to one supervision | Supervisions will take place in the second year of the programme. |
|---|---|
| Seminars & classes | Each module includes approximately five days of face-to-face teaching. |
Feedback
Students are given formal feedback on their assignments and informal feedback throughout the course.
Assessment
Thesis
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 and demonstration of active participation in the programme will also be required. There may also a requirement for the students to take part in peer review of other students.
- For each of the taught modules students complete summative assignments of 2,500–3,500 words.
Written examination
There is no written examination.
Practical assessment
Practical assessment techniques may be used, where required, for certain modules of the programme.