Postgraduate Prospectus

This course has a start date in September  

The MSc Molecular Genetics and Diagnostics is suitable for graduates in Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences and allied subjects, as well as people already employed in related fields, who wish to improve and update their knowledge and gain valuable experience.

 The course is designed to explain the technology, theory and practical approaches of molecular genetic methods to the diagnosis and understanding of human disease.

The course aims to:

• Provide an advanced course of study in the theoretical and practical aspects of the genetic basis and diagnosis of human disease
• Familiarise you with a research environment, thereby developing the skills necessary to undertake research
• Train you to carry out critical evaluation of published scientific papers so that you develop the ability to report and interpret results

The academic staff involved with the course are recognised at an international level for their work on the genetic basis of complex diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and Alzheimer's disease. Colleagues working in Molecular Diagnostics and Clinical Genetics within the NHS also contribute to the teaching on the course. This allows us to provide high quality research projects to our MSc students, allowing them to gain valuable experience of working in a first-class research environment.

• The MSc Molecular Genetics and Diagnostics was previously known as the MSc Molecular Diagnostics, and has been running since 2004
• One of the many strengths of the course is the five month research project that is conducted in the laboratory of a member of faculty of the School
• The latest Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) confirmed The University of Nottingham's position as a world class research-led institution. Over 60 per cent of the University's RAE scores identified research as being of a level of international excellence.
• This achievement has helped put Nottingham in the world’s top 75 universities according to The Newsweek World University Rankings.
• The research carried out within the Human Genetics group is recognised at an international level
  

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