Genomic Medicine

  • Postgraduate taught
  • MSc

Genomic Medicine

Acquire the knowledge and skills to be able to interpret and understand genomic data across a range of settings.

  • Postgraduate taught
  • PG Dip

Genomic Medicine

Acquire the knowledge and skills to be able to interpret and understand genomic data across a range of settings.

  • Postgraduate taught
  • PG Cert

Genomic Medicine

Acquire the knowledge and skills to be able to interpret and understand genomic data across a range of settings.

Learn from experts to interpret genomic data in diverse settings

Gain flexible training for careers in clinical practice, research, and more

Enjoy a blended learning approach that fits around your career

How would you like to study?

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Course key facts

  • Qualification

    • MSc

  • Duration

    1 year, 2 years

  • Start date

    September 2025

  • Study mode

    Full-time, Part-time

  • Fees

    • Full-time: £15,500
      Part-time: £7,750 per year Home

    • Full-time: £45,000
      Part-time: £22,500 per year Overseas

  • Delivered by

  • Location

    • Hammersmith

    • Royal Brompton

    • South Kensington

Minimum entry standard

  • 2:1 in a Medical, Biomedical or Healthcare subject

View full entry requirements
  • Qualification

    • PG Dip

  • Duration

    8 months, 2 years

  • Start date

    September 2025

  • Study mode

    Full-time, Part-time

  • Fees

    • £10,334 Home

    • £36,000 Overseas

  • Delivered by

  • Location

    • Hammersmith

    • Royal Brompton

    • South Kensington

Minimum entry standard

  • 2:1 in a Medical, Biomedical or Healthcare subject

View full entry requirements
  • Qualification

    • PG Cert

  • Duration

    4 months, 1 year

  • Start date

    September 2025

  • Study mode

    Full-time, Part-time

  • Fees

    • £5,167 Home

    • £22,500 Overseas

  • Delivered by

  • Location

    • Hammersmith

    • Royal Brompton

    • South Kensington

Minimum entry standard

  • 2:1 in a Medical, Biomedical or Healthcare subject

View full entry requirements

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Course overview

Build your knowledge to better understand how genomic data impacts patient diagnosis, care and treatment.

You’ll cover all major aspects of genomic science and medicine including the latest advances in the field.

Designed to suit students from a range of science and healthcare backgrounds. You will receive rigorous training in genomics and apply it to clinical practice and medical research.
You will be taught through a blended format of learning that incorporates face-to-face and online teaching, live webinars, and self-study across eight taught modules.

Each module runs for four consecutive weeks, one week of which consists of face-to-face on campus teaching in London. Assessments are submitted at the end of each module.

Study all six core modules, two optional courses and complete an extended research project. This project provides you with an opportunity to explore medical genomics using a range of research strategies. Students may conduct wet or dry lab research in any area of genomic medicine.

The course programme collaborates closely with the Institute of Cancer Research and Brunel University London to provide a broader range of training.

Short courses in Genomic Medicine

Modules offered as part of our MSc Genomic Medicine can be taken as standalone short courses.

For full details and to register, see Short courses on the NHLI website.

Build your knowledge to better understand how genomic data impacts patient diagnosis, care and treatment.

You’ll cover all major aspects of genomic science and medicine including the latest advances in the field.

Study all six core modules and two optional modules.

Designed to suit students from a range of science and healthcare backgrounds, you’ll receive rigorous training in genomics and apply it to clinical practice and medical research.

You’ll be taught through a blended format of learning that incorporates face-to-face and online teaching, live webinars, and self-study across eight taught modules.

Each module runs for four consecutive weeks, one week of which consists of face-to-face on campus teaching in London. Assessments are submitted at the end of each module.

The course programme collaborates closely with the Institute of Cancer Research and Brunel University London to provide a broader range of training.

Short courses in Genomic Medicine

Modules offered as part of our MSc Genomic Medicine can be taken as standalone short courses. 

For full details and to register, see Short courses on the NHLI website.

Build your knowledge to better understand how genomic data impacts patient diagnosis, care and treatment.

You’ll cover all major aspects of genomic science and medicine including the latest advances in the field.

Designed to suit students from a range of science and healthcare backgrounds, you'll receive rigorous training in genomics and apply it to clinical practice and medical research.

You’ll be taught through a blended format of learning that incorporates face-to-face and online teaching, live webinars, and self-study across four taught modules.

Each module runs for four consecutive weeks, one week of which consists of face-to-face on campus teaching in London. Assessments are submitted at the end of each module.

The course programme collaborates closely with the Institute of Cancer Research and Brunel University London to provide a broader range of training.

Short courses in Genomic Medicine

Modules offered as part of our MSc Genomic Medicine can be taken as standalone short courses.

For full details and to register, see Short courses on the NHLI website.

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Structure

This page is updated regularly to reflect the latest version of the curriculum. However, this information is subject to change.

Find out more about potential course changes.

Please note: it may not always be possible to take specific combinations of modules due to timetabling conflicts. For confirmation, please check with the relevant department.

You’ll study the following compulsory modules.

Compulsory modules

You’ll choose one module each from Group 1 and Group 2.

Group 1

Group 2

Complete a 14 week-full time or one-year part-time research project.

This can be laboratory-based, clinically-based, computer-based or literature-based.  

Your work will be assessed by a written dissertation and an oral presentation.

The project may be supervised by staff at Imperial, the Insitute of Cancer Research, Brunel University London or at your workplace.

You’ll study the following core modules.

Core modules

You’ll choose one module each from Group 1 and Group 2.

Group 1

Group 2

You’ll study the following core module.

Core module

Choose three optional modules from the list provided. 

Optional modules

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Teaching and assessment

Balance of teaching and learning

Key

  • Lectures, tutorials and independent learning
  • Research project

  • 67% Lectures, tutorials and independent learning
  • 33% Research project

Teaching and learning methods

  • Computing labs
  • Data analysis
  • Debates and discussions
  • Blackboard virtual learning environment
    Virtual learning environment
  • Journal clubs
  • Laboratory teaching
  • Person giving seminar
    Keynote lectures
  • Person at lectern giving speech
    Lectures
  • A group of people interacting
    Group work
  • Seminars

Assessment methods

  • Person completing coursework
    Coursework
  • Oral presentations
  • Research project

Balance of teaching and learning

Key

  • Lectures, tutorials and independent learning
  • Research project

  • 100% Lectures, tutorials and independent learning
  • 0% Research project

Teaching and learning methods

  • Computing labs
  • Data analysis
  • Debates and discussions
  • Blackboard virtual learning environment
    Virtual learning environment
  • Journal clubs
  • Person giving seminar
    Keynote lectures
  • Person at lectern giving speech
    Lectures
  • A group of people interacting
    Group work
  • Seminars

Assessment methods

  • Person completing coursework
    Coursework
  • Oral presentations

Balance of teaching and learning

Key

  • Lectures, tutorials and independent learning
  • Research project

  • 100% Lectures, tutorials and independent learning
  • 0% Research project

Teaching and learning methods

  • Computing labs
  • Data analysis
  • Debates and discussions
  • Blackboard virtual learning environment
    Virtual learning environment
  • Journal clubs
  • Person giving seminar
    Keynote lectures
  • Person at lectern giving speech
    Lectures
  • A group of people interacting
    Group work
  • Seminars

Assessment methods

  • Person completing coursework
    Coursework
  • Oral presentations

Key people

Professor Mike Lovett

Course Director

Michael holds the Chair of Systems Biology at NHLI. His expertise covers genomics, computational biology, developmental biology, genetics and neuroscience. His major research interests include genome technology development, particularly single cell genomics.

Dr Laura Collopy

Senior Teaching Fellow

Laura is a Senior Teaching Fellow. She leads the modules Fundamentals of Human Genetics and Genomics, Genomics of Common and Rare Inherited Diseases and Ethical, Legal and Social Issues in Applied Genomics. She's also involved in curriculum development, assessment and student support.

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Entry requirements

We consider all applicants on an individual basis, welcoming students from all over the world.

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How to apply

Apply online

You can submit one application form per year of entry. You can choose up to two courses.

Tuition fees

Home fee

MSc

£15,500 total fee
Top-up fee from PG Dip: £5,166

PG Dip

£10,334total fee
Top-up fee from PG Cert: £5,167

PG Cert

£5,167total fee

Overseas fee

MSc

£45,000 total fee
Top-up fee from PG Dip: £9,000

PG Dip

£36,000total fee
Top-up fee from PG Cert: £13,500

PG Cert

£22,500total fee

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Scholarships

Genomic Medicine scholarship

Value per award

  • £3,000

Who it's for

  • Home and Overseas students who an application to start the course in 2024.
Find out more

The Dean’s Master’s Scholarships

Value per award

  • £10,000

Who it's for

  • All students applying to study a Faculty of Medicine Master’s programme
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The Dr Jean Alero Thomas Scholarships

Value per award

  • Partial or full tuition fee at the Home rate

Who it's for

  • All students applying to study a Faculty of Medicine lab-based Master’s programme
Find out more

Genomic Medicine scholarship

Value per award

  • £3,000

Who it's for

  • Home and Overseas students who an application to start the course in 2024.
Find out more

Genomic Medicine scholarship

Value per award

  • £3,000

Who it's for

  • Home and Overseas students who an application to start the course in 2024.
Find out more

How will studying at Imperial help my career?

Develop the essential core knowledge and skills for a genomic science and medicine career.

Explore this area of clinical practice and research from a multi-professional perspective.

Part-time students interested in applying genomic medicine to their current careers can also take advantage of this flexible program.

Many students pursue clinical and non-clinical PhDs and graduate medical degrees upon graduation.

With specialised knowledge, you'll be highly sought after in a range of sectors.

Many graduates often find roles in industry or the NHS Scientific Training Programme.

Terms and conditions

There are some important pieces of information you should be aware of when applying to Imperial. These include key information about your tuition fees, funding, visas, accommodation and more.

Read our terms and conditions

You can find further information about your course, including degree classifications, regulations, progression and awards in the programme specification for your course.

Programme specifications