School of Life Sciences

Molecular Genetics and Diagnostics MSc - Apply now!

MGD

Key facts

  • Cover a broad range of human diseases from microbial to human genetics perspectives
  • Be taught by leading academic experts and a range of clinical professionals involved in pathologies as seen from genetic perspectives
  • Complete a five-month research project that is conducted in the laboratory, supervised by a research academic
  • Proven track record of students progressing to PhDs as wells as into employment within the public and private sector

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What you will study 

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

Modules include:
  • Introduction to Molecular Biology Research  
  • Molecular Basis of Genetic Disorders  
  • Gene Regulation in Mammalian Cells  
  • Statistics 
  • Bioinformatics  
  • Molecular Services in Health Care  
  • Microbial Genetics and Genomics  
  • Molecular Technologies  
  • Research Project 
 
Study duration

This course is one year, full-time with a September start date. 

 

Graduate employment

We are the best university in the UK for graduate employment, according to the 2017 The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide.

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Funding

funding

This course is open to home/EU and international students. Visit: 

 

School of Life Sciences

University of Nottingham
Medical School
Queen's Medical Centre
Nottingham NG7 2UH

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