Masters Degrees
| UCAS code | 1234 |
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| Duration | 1 year full time 2 years part time 3 years part time |
| Entry year | 2026 |
| Campus | St Luke's Campus |
| Typical offer | 2:2 Honours degree |
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| Duration | 2 years part time |
| Entry year | 2026 |
| Campus | St Luke's Campus |
| Typical offer | 2:2 Honours degree |
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| UCAS code | |
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| Duration | 1 year full time |
| Entry year | 2026 |
| Campus | St Luke's Campus |
| Typical offer | 2:2 Honours degree |
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Learn from world-leading experts in genomics
Major capital investment in new buildings and state-of-the-art facilities
Normally a min 2:2 Honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline. Relevant clinical or professional experience may be taken into consideration as evidence of equivalency.? A personal statement, detailing your reasons for seeking to undertake this subject, will be required.
The University is committed to an equal opportunities policy with respect to gender, age, race, sexual orientation and/or disability when dealing with applications. It is also committed to widening access to higher education to students from a diverse range of backgrounds and experience.
Please visit our?international equivalency pages?to enable you to see if your existing academic qualifications meet our entry requirements.
International students are normally subject to visa regulations which prevent part-time study. It is recommended that international students apply for the level of the final award you intend to complete i.e. PGCert, PGDip or Masters, due to the associated cost and requirements for a Tier 4 student Visa.
Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) is a process whereby students, who have already gained relevant skills and knowledge prior to the start of their course, may be granted a partial credit exemption from their programme instead of unnecessarily repeating work.
Please also see our guidance on essential documentation required for an initial decision on taught programme applications.
Please visit our entry requirements section for equivalencies from your country and further information on English language requirements.
Please also see our guidance on essential documentation required for an initial decision on taught programme applications.
International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course.
The required IELTS test scores for this course fall under Profile B2.
Please visit our English language requirements page to view the required test scores and equivalencies from your country.
Genomic medicine is no longer a distant vision but a tangible reality, with the NHS aiming to integrate genomic sequencing into routine care. At the 樱花动漫, we're deeply invested in genomics with world-leading research and expertise in cutting-edge technologies.
Our MSc Genomic Medicine (Data Science) pathway is tailored to equip you with both biological knowledge and essential data science skills. As data science becomes increasingly vital in healthcare, this programme positions you uniquely in the job market, ready to lead the charge in advancing genomic precision medicine.
This MSc course can be studied on a full-time basis over one year or over two or three years (part time), which may suit applicants who are already working full time. The programme is divided into units of study called ‘modules’ which are assigned a number of ‘credits’.
To gain a Masters qualification, you will need to complete 180 credits at level seven. The credit rating of a module is proportional to the total workload, with one credit being nominally equivalent to 10 hours of work, a 15-credit module being equivalent to 150 hours of work and a full Masters degree being equivalent to approximately 1,800 hours of work.
It is also possible to exit with a PGCert after completing 60 credits of taught modules or a PGDip after completing 120 credits of taught modules. The list of modules below shows which are compulsory.
View the draft timetable of contact days for 2025-26
Please note: this timetable is a draft and subject to change
The last contact day and assessment deadline for the programme will be earlier than the actual end date of your registration with the University, to allow a period of time at the end of your active studies for further support and mitigation, if needed.
The modules below provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this degree course based on recent academic teaching. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand.
Please note that the module information displayed here is subject to change.
The full MSc course comprises 180 credits made up from seven core modules: six taught modules of 15 credits each and one research module of either 60 or 30 credits. A range of optional modules is available for you to design your own learning experience to complement your career needs, and to complete the full 180 credits required.
It is also possible to exit with a PGCert after completing 60 credits of taught modules or a PGDip after completing 120 credits of taught modules.
135-150 credits of compulsory modules, 30-45 credits of optional modules (subject to choosing 180 credits in total). You must select modules as follows:
Compulsory choice group 2 - select 30-45 credits from this group.
Optional group 1 - select 30-45 credits from this group.
Modules HPDM045, HPDM171, HPDM172 and HPDM182 require on-campus attendance. The other modules can be taken as on-campus modules or online (z-coded modules). HPDM046 will run subject to sufficient interest.
| Code | Module | Credits |
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| Compulsory 1 | ||
| Omics Techniques and Their Application to Genomic Medicine | 15 | |
| Bioinformatics, Interpretation and Data Quality Assurance in Genome Analysis | 15 | |
| Research Project - Data | 60 | |
| Fundamentals in Human Genetics and Genomics | 15 | |
| Compulsory Choice Group 2 | ||
| Coding in Python for Health and Life Sciences | 15 | |
| Computational Skills for Health and Life Sciences | 15 | |
| Statistics for Health and Life Sciences | 15 | |
| Code | Module | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Optional 1 | ||
| Application of Genomics in Infectious Disease | 15 | |
| Genomics of Common and Rare Inherited Diseases | 15 | |
| Molecular Pathology of Cancer and Application in Cancer Diagnosis, Screening and Treatment | 15 | |
| Pharmacogenomics and Stratified Healthcare | 15 | |
| Ethical, Legal and Social Issues in Applied Genomics | 15 | |
| Counselling Skills for Genomics | 15 | |
| Advanced Bioinformatics | 15 | |
| Epigenetics | 15 | |
| Health Economic Evaluation in Genomics | 15 | |
Please note that the module information displayed here is subject to change.
The PG Diploma comprises 120 credits made up of any modules of your choice.
Please note that the module information displayed here is subject to change.
The PG Certificate comprises 60 credits made up of any modules of your choice.
Fees are subject to an annual increment each academic year.
Standalone module fees: UK:?£1,300 per 15-credit module
Credit bearing modules: If you opt to take a non-accredited module and wish to then fully accredit this with the 樱花动漫, you will need to pass the assessed elements of the course within 6 months of completion and there is an additional £200 accreditation fee.
Standalone module fees: International £2,850 per 15-credit module
The 樱花动漫 offers a wide range of scholarships to support your education, with ?7 million available for international students applying to study with us in the 2026/27 academic year, including our prestigious Exeter Excellence Scholarships. We also provide awards for sport, music and other achievements, as well as regional and partner scholarships with organisations such as Chevening, The Beacon Trust and the British Council. For more information on scholarships and other financial support, please visit our scholarships and bursaries page.
We are pleased to offer the 樱花动漫 Alumni Scholarship, a scholarship for 樱花动漫 alumni beginning a standalone postgraduate programme in 2026/27 with us a scholarship worth 20% of the cost of your first year tuition fees.
Terms and conditions, including deadlines, apply.
We deliver transformative education that tackles health challenges of national and global importance.
Our expertise ranges from utilising big data studies in 100,000s of individuals to discover new genetic variants associated with disease, to translating findings from genomic studies to improve patient care, to using genomics to understand the evolution of infectious disease and the social and ethical aspects of genomic innovation in the life sciences, health and medicine.
Genomics research at Exeter is world-leading and supports our educational strategy and our objective to develop and apply innovative research and training methods, with opportunities for undergraduate, postgraduate and work-placed learning in diverse fields ranging from data science to the ethical legal and social impact of genomics.
Using a mix of learning formats, our modules each run over a six- to eight-week period and include at least six half days of intensive face-to-face teaching, interspersed with distance learning and independent study.
All learning will be patient focused, using clinical scenarios and a variety of learning and teaching methods to promote a wide range of skills and meet differing learning styles, including seminars, group work, practical demonstrations and exercises surrounding interpretation of data.
Teaching will be delivered by experts from a range of academic and health care professional backgrounds chosen to ensure a breadth and depth of perspective and giving a good balance between theories and principles, and practical management advice.
This programme is based at the St Luke’s campus in Exeter, just a 15 minute walk from the city centre and just over a mile away from the Streatham Campus. The campus is close to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital and RILD building, which is home to the NHS funded Exeter Health Library. Students have studied at St Luke’s campus for over 150 years and the campus enjoys a vibrant atmosphere set around the lawns of the quadrangle. Facilities at St Luke’s campus include:
This course is suitable for anyone who is interested in pursuing a career or further study in genomics or health data science. We welcome students from broad backgrounds including biology, health sciences as well as students from computer science, maths, physics or engineering backgrounds with an interest in data science in the field of genomics.
With a focus on genomic medicine and data science, you will delve into the latest advancements in genomics and learn how to leverage data-driven insights to enhance patient care. From improving diagnosis to personalising treatment plans, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of how genomic knowledge translates into tangible benefits for patients. Additionally, you’ll acquire essential skills in disseminating knowledge to peers, patients and the public, empowering you to effectively communicate the impact of genomic precision medicine.
Healthcare professionals will advance their careers with refined capabilities in genomic medicine and data science, poised to optimise patient care within the NHS and beyond. Students who are not healthcare professionals will gain key knowledge, understanding and skills to help secure employment or PhD positions in the fields of genomics, bioinformatics, or other medically-related research and development in either academia, pharmaceutical or biotech industries.
You will have access to?the Career Zone, which will provide you with a wealth of contacts, support and training as well as the opportunity to meet potential employers at our regular careers fairs.
