University of Oxford
Genomic Medicine MSc
University of Oxford

Key Course Facts

Course Description

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The MSc in Genomic Medicine is a full-time, one-year cross-disciplinary programme, which benefits from world-leading expertise in genomic science across the University of Oxford coupled with direct links to clinical and translational medicine</MS&&>.

The course is designed to equip students from diverse academic and workplace backgrounds with knowledge of the fundamental principles, technologies and basis of genomic science and how this can be translated for the benefit of human health, economics and broader society.

The course seeks to promote:

  • a multi-disciplinary approach to genomic medicine that will provide students with the awareness and skill sets needed to engage with relevant specialists and technologies for the future development and delivery of genomic medicine;

  • insights into the processing, analysis, interpretation and delivery of genomic knowledge at all stages following data generation, both within bioinformatic and clinical care pipelines and at the end-user interface, critical for delivering the translational potential of genomic medicine; and

  • the concept of ‘gene to patient’ in its broadest sense, encompassing education and training on the wider impact of genomic medicine – for example on clinical trials, drug development and interface with the life sciences industry – and equipping students with the skills needed to develop this in the future.

Course structure Core modules

The following four modules are taken by all students in the first term:

  • Fundamentals in Human Genetics and Genomics

  • Genomics of Common and Rare Inherited Diseases

  • Omic Technologies and their Application to Genomic Medicine

  • Bioinformatics, Statistics and Data Interpretation in Genomic Analysis

Elective modules In the second term, students take three elective modules from the following six options, with the option to attend further modules that are not formally assessed.

Two modules will be selected from set A:

  • A1 Molecular Pathology and Precision Medicine

  • A2 Advanced Quantitative Methods (Bioinformatics and Statistics)

  • A3 Genome Engineering and Gene-based Therapeutics

  • A4 Single Cell Application of –Omic Approaches

One module will be selected from set B:

  • B1 Genomics in Clinical Practice

  • B2 Application of Genomics for Therapeutics, Vaccinology and Industry

  • Research project

The final term will focus on a research project undertaken for a twelve to fourteen week period. Approximately 30 projects will be offered by academic research groups and affiliated clinical supervisors in Oxford, as well as industry placements where possible. Students will have a named supervisor with experience in supervision of postgraduate students. Students will produce a written dissertation based on their research project of 10,000-12,000 words.

Taught generic research skills This will comprise generic research and transferrable skills training with an emphasis on good research practice. Short courses and workshops will be offered throughout the duration of the course.

Teaching format Modules will comprise a mix of lectures, tutorials, structured learning, individual and group-based assignments, problem-solving tasks and independent learning. The balance of contact teaching hours and self-directed learning is expected to be approximately equal. During the first term, each student will have the opportunity to attend 8 small-group tutorial sessions (2 per core module).

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 7.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees
    • (no subscore less than 6.0)
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Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

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