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Molecular Genetics and Diagnostics MSc

University of Nottingham

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 26,500
Country Rank#9
Duration12 Months
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Program Overview

Our course is 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

You will work with an active research group throughout your project - getting involved in research at the forefront of the University's research strategy.

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.

Course Content
You will study 120 credits of taught modules and undertake a 60 credit research project. Further information on the modules this course covers is available under the modules tab.

For the research project, you’ll have a choice from topics provided by academics across diverse research areas. Working alongside active researchers , you’ll carry out contemporary research by performing wet or dry-lab experiments which may take the form of bioinformatic analysis, systematic reviews or other similar research activities aimed at solving a specific biomedical problem.

The research project includes an oral examination and dissertation.

Modules

MSc

Core modules
- Biochemistry of Cancer20 credits
- Bioinformatics10 credits
- Common Research Methods: Molecular Techniques10 credits
- Common Research Methods: Transferable Research Skills10 credits
- Current Molecular Technologies10 credits
- Human Molecular Genetics and Epigenetics10 credits
- Molecular Basis to Microbial Infection10 credits
- Molecular Evolution: Constructing the Tree of Life10 credits
- Molecular Services in Health Care20 credits
- Statistics10 credits
- Research project (60 credits)
- Research Project60 credits
Entry Requirement
International and EU equivalents

We accept a wide range of qualifications from all over the world.

IELTS

6.5 (no less than 6.0 in each element)

Alternative qualifications

We recognise that applicants have a variety of experiences and follow different pathways to postgraduate study.

We treat all applicants with alternative qualifications on an individual basis. We may also consider relevant work experience.
Fees & Scholarships
International Tuition Fees
£26,500
Career Prospect
Students from our full suite of MSc courses have gone on to a variety of positions, including:
- 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

Cost Of Studying At University of Nottingham

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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