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The Genetics of Human Disease MSc degree aims to provide students with an in-depth knowledge of molecular genetics, quantitative and statistical genetics and human disease.
Genetics of Human Disease MSc Overview
The Genetics of Human Disease degree programme provides a thorough grounding in modern approaches to the understanding of the genetics of disease alongside the cutting-edge research methods and techniques used to advance our understanding of development of disease. Compulsory modules provide a broad coverage of the genetics of disease, research skills and social aspects, whilst specialised streams in Inherited Diseases, Pharmacogenetics and Computational Genomics, in which students can qualify, and the research project allow more in-depth analysis in areas of genetics.
Career opportunities
Advanced training in genetic techniques including bioinformatic and statistical approaches positions graduates well for PhD studentships in laboratories using genetic techniques to examine diseases such as heart disease, cancer and neurological disorders. Another large group will seek research jobs in the pharmaceutical industry, or jobs related to genetics in healthcare organisations.
The MSc in Genetics of Human Disease facilitates the acquisition of knowledge and skills relevant to a career in research in many different biomedical disciplines. More than half of our graduates enter a research career by undertaking and completing PhDs and working as research associates/scientists in academia. Some of our graduates go on to jobs in the pharmaceutical industry while others enter careers within clinical genetic diagnosis services, particularly in molecular genetics, project management in healthcare organisations and hospitals around the world, medical communication and many other job sectors. Those graduates with prior medical training often utilise their new skills as clinical geneticists.
