- Learn to apply genetics, genomics and bioinformatics to patient care.
- Learn from clinical and academic experts from The University of Manchester, Manchester Centre for Genomic Medicine.
- Study at a university ranked 8th in the UK and among the top 35 in the world for medicine (QS World University Rankings 2023).
- Units from this MSc are available as standalone courses for continuing professional development (CPD). Please visit the Genomic Medicine CPD units page.
Medicine, PGDip
University Rank:#35
Duration1 year(s)
Tuition FeeGBP 38,999 / Year
Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026
Medicine, PGDip
About
Requirements
Entry Requirements
We require an honours degree (minimum Upper Second) or overseas equivalent in:
- biomedical science
- medicine
- nursing
Flexibility on entry requirements will be applied to candidates with appropriate extensive professional experience. Subject to confirmation of suitability, the following number of credits can be accepted as Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL):
- MSc: 60 credits
- PGDip: 45 credits
- PGCert: 15 credits
Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) will also be considered on an individual basis.
This course is also available for intercalating medical students, both from The University of Manchester and other UK universities, upon completion of their third year. For St Andrews students, this includes the three-year course plus the following one or two years spent in Manchester.
English Program Requirements
International students must demonstrate English proficiency through a secure and approved testing system.
We ask for English language proof if you are from non-majority English speaking countries (a list of majority English speaking countries, as defined by the UK Home Office, can be found here) .
Specifically, we require a minimum of:
- IELTS : 6.5 overall with 6.5 or above in each component
- TOEFL: 90 internet-based with 22 or above in each component
For HEE funded applications only:
- IELTS: 7.0 overall with 7.0 or above in each component
- TOEFL: 100 internet-based with 25 or above in each component
See further information about requirements for your country .
We may also accept evidence of a confirmed place on a University Pre-sessional English language course , if your current IELTS scores are:
- Minimum 6.0 overall with 6.0 in each component plus enrolment and attendance on the 6-week pre-sessional course (PS6).
- Minimum 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each component plus enrolment and attendance on the 10-week pre-sessional course (PS10.
Please note, we must approve this before you apply for the English course.
Career
Career opportunities
Our course is designed to support and upskill healthcare professionals working in the NHS in areas where genomic medicine is becoming part of clinical practice.
Our science graduates have gone on to apply their new knowledge and skills in genetic service labs in the NHS or their home country's health systems, gained employment in commercial companies that develop and supply genetic testing kits, undertaken further study in the NHS Scientist Training Programmes for Genomic Counselling, Genomics, and Cancer Genomics, or have continued their research to pursue a PhD in the field.
Accrediting organisations
This course is accredited by Health Education England.
Fee Information
Tuition Fee
38,999 / year
Medicine, PGDip
The University of Manchester
United Kingdom, Manchester