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    Genomics is revolutionising healthcare, enabling faster, more accurate diagnoses, personalised treatments, and improved outcomes for patients.

    At City St George’s, University of London, we offer flexible postgraduate programmes aligned with NHS priorities and delivered by world-leading experts.

    Build your expertise in interpreting and applying genomic data and take your career to the next level.

Our course options

Genomic Medicine PgCert: Slow pace learning with core modules and optional specialisation. With options to upgrade to MSc/PgDip later.
Online, 1 year part-time.

Genomic Medicine MSc/PgDip/PgCert: Broad training in genomic medicine, optional advanced topics, and a research project.
Blended, 1 - 3 years part-time.

Genomic Healthcare PgCert: Study 4 standalone modules to achieve a PgCert and have the choice to upgrade to MSc/PgDip later.
1 year part-time

Interpretation and Clinical Application of Genomic Data PgCert: Targeted training in clinical genomic data interpretation available to clinical geneticists.
Blended, 2 - 4 years part-time

What You’ll Learn

Depending on your choice of pathway you could find yourself studying a range of modules including:

  • Fundamentals of Human Genetics and Genomics
  • Application of genomics in cancer
  • Clinical Interpretation of Genomic Data
  • Variant Interpretation and Application to Patience Care
  • Ethical, Legal and Social Issues in Applied Genomics
  • Introduction to counselling and communication skills in genomic medicine
  • Fetal Genomics
  • Genomics in Infectious Disease
  • Genomics of cardiovascular of neurological disorders
  • Bioinformatics
  • MSc and PgDip pathways include an in-depth research project

Not sure which option is best for you? Get in touch with our Team.

Course benefits

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    Our graduates can work in research, genetic counselling or bioinformatics across hospitals, research institutes, pharma, and organisations involved in genetic testing and clinical diagnostics.

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    Study at a leading London medical university with NHS partnerships and a reputation for genomics. Our programmes offer academic excellence and real case studies taught by clinicians and scientists.

Funding your study

We have a range of funding options to support you including:

  • NHS England Funding - If you work for the NHS then you may be eligible for funding from NHS England for up to four taught modules per year.
  • Alumni discount – get 20% tuition fee discount as a City St George’s graduate.