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MSc - Master of Science
University of Sheffield
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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MSc - Master of Science
University of Sheffield
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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Course description
Designed in collaboration with the NHS: Sheffield Diagnostic Genetics Service, this course is for students who are fascinated by medical genetics. Through theoretical and hands-on practical skills training you’ll explore human genetics and develop an understanding of how human genetic diseases are diagnosed clinically at the chromosome and DNA levels. You’ll also have opportunities to explore the wider implications of genetics in fields such as human fertility, stem cell biology, organism development and the cellular role of RNA.
As part of your course, we’ll train you in a wide range of exciting, modern laboratory techniques, including CRISPR genome editing, molecular cloning, organism handling, DNA sequence analysis, PCR, SDS-PAGE and western blotting.
The biggest part of your course is the medical genetics laboratory project. Here you’ll spend six months undertaking extensive training in advanced laboratory techniques such as human cell culture, microscopy and cytogenetics before applying this knowledge to the study and diagnosis of human genetic diseases.
Example research projects include:
Students also have the opportunity for NHS clinical work placements in the Sheffield Diagnostic Genetics Service, which is based in the Sheffield Children’s Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Please see our University website for the most up-to-date course information.
Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in molecular biology or a related subject (e.g. biochemistry, genetics, biotechnology, microbiology). We also accept medical students who wish to intercalate their studies. We may also consider your application if you do not meet the standard academic requirements but you have relevant professional experience. An interview will be required in this case.
Students living in
Domestic
£11,950 per year
Students from Domestic
The above mentioned fee is for 23-24 entry. There may be a slight increase in the year 24-25.
£27,500 per year
Students from EU
The above mentioned fee is for 23-24 entry. There may be a slight increase in the year 24-25.
£27,500 per year
Students from International
The above mentioned fee is for 23-24 entry. There may be a slight increase in the year 24-25.
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