Molecular Genetics and Diagnostics MSc

Study the theory, practical aspects and existing and emerging technologies that underpin molecular genetics and the diagnosis and understanding of disease.

Overview

This course is suitable for graduates in life sciences, biomedical sciences and allied subjects, as well as those already employed in science, laboratory or medical fields. We welcome UK, EU and international applicants.

Our courseis 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

Careers

Upon graduation, our students are internationally competitive and go on to establish a range of successful careers. These include studying for a PhD in internationally-recognised research laboratories worldwide, or alternatively working in industry or the healthcare sector. Previous graduates have also obtained positions as trainee diagnostic geneticists.

Students from our full suite of MSc courses have gone on to a variety of positions - here are a few examples:

• 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