Graduate Diploma in Medical Genetics and Genomics,PGDip at Oxford Brookes University

Oxford Brookes University

United Kingdom, Oxford

University Rank:#374

The Medical Genetics and Genomics,PGDip at Oxford Brookes University is a Graduate Diploma program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the Headington campus in Oxford, United Kingdom, the program is taught in English and takes 12 month(s) to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. Tuition fees are USD 26,352 / year, with the next intake on September 1, 2026.

About Graduate Diploma in Medical Genetics and Genomics,PGDip

Overview

Do you dream of working in the medical biotech, pharma, or genomics sectors? Or maybe you want to continue in academia, progressing on to a research degree? Our MSc (Hons) Medical Genetics and Genomics prepares you for these exciting futures.

Through a mix of academic and practical learning, you’ll develop vital skills for the workplace. These include lab techniques, data handling, computing, report writing, oral presentations, and teamwork. Your communication, organisation, and research abilities will be prized by employers.

Out in the world of work, you’ll join a new generation of bioscientists. You’ll have a detailed knowledge of genetics and bioinformatics. You’ll also grasp how genomic changes cause diseases such as cancer. Crucially, this will enable you to develop new treatments through drugs, gene therapy, and prevention strategies.

By the end of the course, you’ll find a new respect for the power and importance of information and how it links to our understanding of medicine and diseases.

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Requirements and Admission Criteria for Graduate Diploma in Medical Genetics and Genomics,PGDip at Oxford Brookes University

Entry Requirements

You should normally hold a UK honours degree at 2.2. or above in the Life Sciences field, OR equivalent overseas degree from a recognised institution in Life Sciences.

Other qualifications may be considered under exceptional circumstances when accompanied by highly relevant professional experience.

You will need to be proficient in the use of internet-based resources and other interactive technologies. You should have reliable and stable access to the Internet.

Please also see the University's general entry requirements.

We offer a range of courses to help you meet the entry requirements for your postgraduate course and also familiarise you with university life in the UK.

Take a Pre-Master's course to develop your subject knowledge, study skills and academic language level in preparation for your master's course.

If you need to improve your English language, we offer pre-sessional English language courses to help you meet the English language requirements of your chosen master’s course.

English Program Requirements

For applicants whose first language is not English, an Academic IELTS score of 6.5 (with 6.5 in Reading and Writing, and 6.0 in Listening and Speaking) is required.

Please also see the University's standard English language requirements.

Career Opportunities after Completing Graduate Diploma in Medical Genetics and Genomics,PGDip

Careers

Our MSc (Hons) Medical Genetics and Genomics prepares you for a career at the cutting edge of medical science. Alongside training you in theory and practice, we’ll help you transition from student to professional.

Through on-the-course training, contact time with academics, and internship opportunities, we’ll arm you with the skills you need to be successful in the workplace. Many of our graduates have gone on to work in bioscience companies, diagnostic labs, diagnostic clinics, or to complete PhDs.

Popular areas of work include:

research degree/PhD
pharmaceutical industry
biomedical industry
NHS scientist
medical research
academia.

Oxford provides excellent work opportunities with Oxford Nanopore Technologies and Milton Park. Many organisations are right on our doorstep, including BacktoHealthcare, Abbott Diabetes Care, Oxford Biomedica, Oxford Science Park, and Abingdon Science Park. Many bioscience companies have spun out of Oxford Brookes and Oxford universities.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

26,352 / year

Graduate Diploma in Medical Genetics and Genomics,PGDip at Oxford Brookes University

Oxford Brookes University

United Kingdom, Oxford