Genomic Medicine and Healthcare (MSc)

Cardiff University

United Kingdom, Cardiff

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Cardiff University

United Kingdom , Cardiff

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Part Time

Delivery

Online

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 14,725 / year(s)

Genomic Medicine and Healthcare (MSc)

About

Genomic Medicine and Healthcare (MSc)

Part time distance learning

Why study this course

The MSc in Genomic Medicine and Healthcare aims to equip health professionals, with an advanced clinical knowledge of genomics and genetics to inform and support the diagnosis, management and evaluation of people presenting with a variety of conditions. Knowledge and skills developed on this programme, will support the move towards precision and personalised medicine. The programme aims to support those intended to be and those that are clinicians and health scientists to deliver novel, transformational approaches, improving the quality of care from theoretical and patient-based care to population-based care. By studying on this course, you will be enabled to support health teams to create system wide change with vast improvements in patient outcomes. It provides an up-to-date educational experience that fulfils the needs of healthcare services in supporting the development of outstanding care for the future in wide ranging and diverse populations. By graduating from this programme, you will be part of responsive transformational changes within your practice, promoting continued improvement. The course is interdisciplinary, aligned to new and emerging areas of practice within the field of genomics and genetics and allowing you to benefit from learning alongside students from varying health care and science backgrounds.

The programme facilitates a process in which you can understand where current gaps lie in the care that is delivered from a systems perspective in an integrated way and you will be supported in reaching the correct diagnosis and management, addressing unmet clinical needs.

You will be equipped, not only with current factual knowledge aligned to the latest research and developments within the field of genomics in clinical practice but will also have the opportunity to learn about strategies aimed at considering how best to deal with future advances and challenges in therapy and management. You will be part of a programme that continues Cardiff University’s reputation as a leader in the multi-professional education and genomic research, both in Wales and worldwide.

Where you'll study

School of Medicine

We are of the largest medical schools in UK, committed to the pursuit of improved human health through education and research.

Get in touch
+44 (0)29 2068 7214
University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff, CF14 4XN

Requirements

Entry Requirements

To be considered for an offer for this programme you will need to meet all of the entry requirements. Your application will not be progressed if the information and evidence listed is not provided.

With your online application you will need to provide:

A copy of your degree certificate and transcripts which show you have achieved a 2:1 honours degree in a relevant subject area, or an equivalent international degree. We are able to offer a level of flexibility for applicants. Those with a 2:2 honours degree will be considered on an individual basis. If your degree certificate or result is pending, please upload any interim transcripts or provisional certificates.
A copy of your IELTS certificate with an overall score of 6.5 with 5.5 in all subskills, or evidence of an accepted equivalent. Please include the date of your expected test if this qualification is pending. If you have alternative acceptable evidence, such as an undergraduate degree studied in the UK, please supply this in place of an IELTS.
An academic or employer reference which demonstrates your suitability for the programme, based on at least two years of your experience (this can be clinical or academic experience). This should be obtained before you apply and will be required before we are able to make a decision on your application.
A personal statement which does not exceed 500 words and demonstrates your knowledge and motivation (you must use the below questions as headings in your statement):

What genomic data do you currently work with, or intend working with in the future?
Why do you wish to follow this programme?
What relevant skills and experience do you possess?
How is the course relevant to your current and/or future career aspirations?

If you do not have a degree in a relevant area, your application may be considered on the basis of at least two years full-time equivalent professional experience. Please provide additional evidence to support your application such as signed and dated employer references.

Application Deadline

We allocate places on a first-come, first-served basis, so we recommend you apply as early as possible. Applications normally close at the end of August but may close sooner if all places are filled.

Selection process

We will review your application and if you meet all of the entry requirements, we will make you an offer.

Find out more about English language requirements.

Applicants who require a Student visa to study in the UK must present an acceptable English language qualification in order to meet UKVI (UK Visas and Immigration) requirements.

Criminal convictions

You are not required to complete a DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) check or provide a Certificate of Good Conduct to study this course.

If you are currently subject to any licence condition or monitoring restriction that could affect your ability to successfully complete your studies, you will be required to disclose your criminal record. Conditions include, but are not limited to:

access to computers or devices that can store images
use of internet and communication tools/devices
curfews
freedom of movement
contact with people related to Cardiff University.

Career

Genomic Medicine and Healthcare (MSc)

Part time distance learning

Careers and placements

This Masterâ€™s programme enables you to demonstrate you are taking the opportunity to develop your abilities in critical analysis, problem-solving, decision-making, finding and using evidence and in dealing with complex issues. Whilst we do not formally assess clinical skills or competencies, studying at this level should help successful students demonstrate numerous academic skills that should be highly regarded in relation to their career development and progression. In particular, the programme offers opportunities to demonstrate the development of knowledge and skills in relation to the application of evidence-based medicine, precision and personalised medicine and the potential enhancement of services and governance frameworks. As such, it should provide evidence of commitment and potential that may assist you in relation to taking on greater responsibilities or perhaps seeking management, research, scholarship, or leadership roles. Many of the students undertaking this programme will be in employment. However, many healthcare roles in various disciplines require clinicians to have advanced academic training and therefore the MSc is seen as a vehicle for promotion to extended and senior roles. HEIW are sponsoring health care professionals in Wales to undertake up to two of the six modules contributing to this programme, hence the importance of genetic and genomic advancement in health professionals.