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Discover how genomics enhances disease understanding, diagnosis, and personalized healthcare for better patient outcomes. Each person's genetic makeup and disease responses vary, making tailored medical approaches essential. Through genomic insights, we're advancing toward precision medicine that addresses individual health needs more accurately. This rapidly developing field is transforming oncology, pharmacology, cardiovascular medicine, and neuroscience. Our program, developed in collaboration with St George's University of London and following NHS England's curriculum, offers specialized knowledge in bioinformatics and cardiovascular genomics. Both institutions participate in the South East Genomic Laboratory Hub, the UK's leading provider of genomic testing for conditions including hematological, respiratory, and dermatological disorders. Our diverse student body includes NHS professionals like nurses, doctors, and pharmacists, alongside career changers and recent graduates from biotechnology or biomedical sciences. Flexible study options include MSc, PgDip, and PgCert pathways, with modular learning available for Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Both full-time and part-time study modes accommodate working professionals.Key advantagesNHSE-designed curriculum - Developed by NHS England and delivered with King's College London, offering expertise across multiple specialties.Specialized module choices - Select from emerging fields including cardiovascular genetics, fetal genomics, neurogenomics, and advanced bioinformatics.Research experience - Conduct your final project with a world-renowned research team.International opportunities - Eligible students can undertake overseas research projects with Turing Scheme funding.Flexible learning - All modules are available individually for CPD, with options to progress toward degree awards.
You should have or be expected to achieve, a minimum of a second class degree (2:2) in a relevant bioscience degree with sufficient genetics content. For healthcare graduates, a pass is required. All degrees must be awarded before 1 August on the year of entry. We may invite you to interview if are unable to make a decision directly from your application. Alternative professional qualifications, or previous related experience, may be considered and we encourage you to apply. Students need to have equivalent to IELTS 7.0. TOEFL iBT: 100 overall with a minimum of 25 in writing and 23 in each of the other skills.