Overview
- Degree awarded
- PG Credit
- Duration
- Varies by unit
- Entry requirements
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We typically require an honours degree (minimum Upper Second) or overseas equivalent in:
- biomedical scienc;
- medicin;
- nursing.
- How to apply
You should apply for this course by completing our online application form . See the Advice to applicants section for details of the supporting documents we require with your form.
We recommend that you apply as early as possible; we accept applications on a rolling basis up until two weeks before the start of each unit or until the unit is full. Please contact the admissions team stating the units you are interested in and we can advise if places are still available. Late applications may be considered.
We reserve the right to close applications earlier if the course is full.
Course options
| Full-time | Part-time | Full-time distance learning | Part-time distance learning | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modular | N | Y | N | N |
Course overview
- Learn to apply genetics, genomics and bioinformatics to patient care.
- Learn from clinical and academic experts from The University of Manchester and Manchester Centre for Genomic Medicine.
- Study one or more units from our MSc Genomic Medicine degree as standalone courses for continuing professional development.
- Fit further study into your schedule if you do not have the time to undertake a full master's course.
- Study at a university ranked 8th in the UK and among the top 35 in the world for medicine (QS World University Rankings 2023).
Open days
The University holds regular open days, where you will have the opportunity to tour the campus and find out more about our facilities and courses. On this day, you will find out more about the course and meet academic and admissions staff who will be able to answer any questions you have. For more information, see Open days .
Fees
For entry in the academic year beginning September 2025, the tuition fees are as follows:
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Modular (part-time)
UK students (per annum): £1,300 per 15 credits
International, including EU, students (per annum): £3,500 per 15 credits
Further information for EU students can be found on our dedicated EU page.
Policy on additional costs
All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme. Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application. Further information can be found in the University's Policy on additional costs incurred by students on undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes (PDF document, 91KB).
Scholarships/sponsorships
Funding is available to NHS staff for CPD units.
It is possible to apply for multiple units and combine them for the award of PGCert Genomic Medicine or PGDip Genomic Medicine.
Health Education England (HEE) funding is initially only available for up to four units but students may apply for further funding once these four units are underway. Further funding will depend on attainment level and availability of funds, which are confirmed by HEE in April of each year. The University of Manchester's current contract with HEE runs until March 2025.
We intend to renew contracts but this is yet to be arranged so anyone studying part time from 2023 may find that funding is not available after March 2025.
Please contact pgtaught.biosciences@manchester.ac.uk if you require further details on HEE funding or to enquire about unit dates.
HEE funding details and the application process can be found at Health Education England.
Contact details
- School/Faculty
- Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
- Telephone
- 0161 529 4539
- pgtaught.biosciences@manchester.ac.uk
- Website
- https://www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk/study/cpd/
- School/Faculty
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Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Courses in related subject areas
Use the links below to view lists of courses in related subject areas.
Entry requirements
Academic entry qualification overview
We typically require an honours degree (minimum Upper Second) or overseas equivalent in:
- biomedical scienc;
- medicin;
- nursing.
Application and selection
How to apply
You should apply for this course by completing our online application form . See the Advice to applicants section for details of the supporting documents we require with your form.
We recommend that you apply as early as possible; we accept applications on a rolling basis up until two weeks before the start of each unit or until the unit is full. Please contact the admissions team stating the units you are interested in and we can advise if places are still available. Late applications may be considered.
We reserve the right to close applications earlier if the course is full.
Advice to applicants
Your application form must be accompanied by supporting documents.
- Degree certificate.
- A personal statement - approximately 300-500 words about why you wish to take this course and how it will affect your personal and professional development. This statement should try and refer to your current role.
- Full curriculum vitae including voluntary experience.
If any of the supporting documents are not in English, you must also provide us with official or certified English translations.
If English is not your first language, we require proof of your English language ability. If you have already taken an English language qualification, please include your certificate with your application. We may be willing to consider your application without this document, but if we choose to make you an offer, the conditions will include IELTS (or equivalent qualification).
Course details
Course description
If you are interested in studying genomic medicine at postgraduate level to further your professional prospects, but don't have the time to dedicate to a full master's course, you can take one or more units from our Genomic Medicine MSc course as standalone continuing professional development (CPD) courses.
We offer a range of units as short CPD courses, with most focusing on face-to-face interaction with our genomic medicine experts. Some units are taught using blended learning - a combination of face-to-face and online elements - for further flexibility. Units are generally delivered in blocks over consecutive days as opposed to weekly.
Course unit list
The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
| Title | Code | Credit rating | Mandatory/optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Informatics | BIOL67361 | 15 | Optional |
| Economics of Genomics and Precision Medicine | BIOL67372 | 15 | Optional |
| Counselling Skills for Genomics | BIOL67381 | 15 | Optional |
| Pharmacogenomics and Stratified Healthcare | BIOL67481 | 15 | Optional |
| Molecular Pathology of Cancer | BIOL67482 | 15 | Optional |
| Fundamentals of Human Genetics | BIOL67561 | 15 | Optional |
| Omics Techniques and their Application to Genomic Medicine | BIOL67562 | 15 | Optional |
| Genomics of Common and Rare Inherited Diseases | BIOL67582 | 15 | Optional |
| Disease Modelling and Genome Engineering | BIOL67672 | 15 | Optional |
| Application of Genomics in Infectious Diseases | BIOL67971 | 15 | Optional |
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What our students say
So far, I have completed four modules on Bioinformatics, Human Genetics, Pharmacogenomics and Genetic Counselling. I can honestly say that I have thoroughly enjoyed each of these and they have opened my eyes to the potential transformation of healthcare in the NHS through genomic medicine. (Bradley Horn, Genetic Technologist)
Disability support
Practical support and advice for current students and applicants is available from the Disability Advisory and Support Service .