Genomic Medicine, MSc / PGDip / PGCert

Where the blueprint of life becomes a roadmap for healthcare

Genomics Student

Course Overview

Genomics is set to play a pivotal role across various dimensions of healthcare, creating a global demand for proficient graduates capable of implementing genomic advancements in the healthcare system, pharmaceutical industry, and the broader biomedical sector.

This course is designed to equip students from diverse academic and workplace backgrounds with the fundamental knowledge and skills to understand and interpret genomic data to improve patient diagnosis, treatment, and care.

Each module is designed to give the student the latest information regarding the use of genetics and genome sequencing and its application within the clinical setting and medical research. The programme will be delivered by academic researchers and clinicians, experts in the field of genomics, with all topics based upon evidence-based learning and practice.  

Why Genomic Medicine at Swansea University?

  • Taught by academic scientists who are leading experts in their field
  • Guest lectures by clinicians and genetic counsellors to provide real-life context
  • Undertake a laboratory or non-laboratory based project in a topic relevant to the field of genomics
  • Patient group representation provides insight to the impact of genomic medicine from the patient’s or carer’s perspective
  • Top 5 for overall research quality (REF2021)
  • Postgraduate students have access to facilities in the £100 million Institute of Life Science building

Your Genomic Medicine experience

On this programme you will be introduced to the fundamentals of human genetics and genomics along with techniques required for DNA and RNA sequencing to study genomic variation observed in the clinical setting, along with the skills to interpret genomic data. You will learn through a variety of teaching methods including lectures, workshops, tutorials, interactive group learning, work-based learning and guest lectures. Students wishing to undertake the MSc will also complete a 60-credit research project (such as bioinformatics, laboratory, in silico) on a topic relevant to the field of genomics.

Genomic Medicine employment opportunities

In developing your knowledge and skills in genomics, this course will prepare you for work or further study including:

  • PhD research and academic careers
  • Graduate entry medicine
  • Genetic counselling MSc
  • NHS scientist and clinical scientist training programme
  • Medical and scientific writing
  • Genomics education roles

Modules

Modules typically include: bioinformatics for genome analysis, common and rare inherited diseases and application of genomics in infectious diseases. There are also optional modules you can study.

Student Stories

Charlotte Davies
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"Throughout the degree, I was able to further develop my knowledge in the genomic medicine field and I also gained an insight into its application in medicine and professional practice. Some of the modules that I thoroughly enjoyed were Bioinformatics for Genome analysis, Pharmacogenomics, Cancer genomics, and the Genomics of Common and Rare Inherited Diseases. The Genomic Medicine course was very flexible and so it allowed me to work part time, volunteer, as well as gain work experience in the medical field alongside studying."

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