Study location	United Kingdom, london
Type	Master, full-time
Study language	English

Tuition fee	£1,000 per semester

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English

More information	apply.baltic-center.eu

Overview

The use of genomic data is revolutionising the NHS, transforming patient diagnosis and treatment. The MSc Clinical Genomics will equip you with the ability and understanding to interpret genomic data when making clinical management decisions. It will also give you the opportunity to undertake a research project and extend your learning to areas of genomics that are of particular interest to you. You will develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to be able to disseminate your expert knowledge through the wider medical workforce.

The MSc Clinical Genomics comprises:

Four core modules from the PGCert ICAG (60 credits)

A research project, organised by you and flexibly arranged to allow you to undertake it at your base hospital, in Genomics England or at a suitable alternative location (60 credits)

Four modules chosen from a range of optional modules that are applicable to Clinical Genetics and reflect your interests (60 credits)

Programme structure

Understanding genetic technologies
This module will equip you with knowledge of the principles behind commonly used molecular techniques and how to apply them. You will learn how to evaluate which laboratory investigations are most suitable for a given clinical scenario and to critically review the processes used in issuing a laboratory report, from checking samples to issuing a diagnostic report. You will also learn how to design a panel of genes for analysis using next-generation sequencing technologies applicable to a specific clinical phenotype.

(Delivered at St George’s)

Clinical interpretation of genomic data
You will learn how to analyse the key features of a genetic variant which affect the prior likelihood of pathogenicity. You will understand how to critically examine the clinical context within which a genetic variant will be interpreted. This module will teach you how to apply in silico variant analysis tools to evaluate genetic variants, equipping you with the skills to critically evaluate the report generated by in silico variant analysis tools. By the end of the module you will be able to demonstrate the interrogation of population level genomic databases with respect to a specific genetic variant alongside the interrogation of mutation databases with respect to a specific genetic variant.

(Delivered at St George’s)

Communication of genetic information and ethics
This module will teach you how to communicate effectively and sensitively to patients and their families about complex genetic data and variants of unknown significance. It will allow you to critically evaluate the ethical issues surrounding consent for genetic testing with an understanding and explanation of incidental findings. You will evaluate the ethical considerations of genetic testing and be able to formulate cogent arguments for and against testing in specific clinical scenarios.

(Delivered at St George’s)

Personal and professional development portfolio
In this module you will assemble a portfolio that demonstrates learning and progression in the application of genetic technologies, the interpretation of genomic data, and the communication of complex genetic information to patients. You will demonstrate application of the approaches undertaken in the clinical interpretation of genomic data, and will critically appraise the medical literature relevant to the interpretation of genetic data. Alongside this you will reflect on the effect of genetic test results on the patient and other healthcare professionals and on your communication skills when imparting complex genetic information to patients/families and directed literature. You will finally propose and justify your approaches to continuing professional development.