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The University of Sheffield

Sheffield , England ,United Kingdom

P.G Diploma Genomic Medicine

Course description

This is a stimulating course at the interface of medicine and data science. The course draws on expertise from two University faculties – Medicine, Dentistry and Health, and Science – as well as Sheffield Teaching Hospitals and the Sheffield Genetics Diagnostic Service (Sheffield Children’s Hospital NHS Foundation Trust).

It’s aimed at students as well as professionals from healthcare and science backgrounds. The syllabus, as outlined by Health Education England (HEE), covers the scope and application of genomics in medicine and biomedical research as well as considering ethical and genetic counseling aspects which genomic medicine introduces.

The course is taught by academics, scientists and clinicians, using a range of methods. You’ll have the opportunity to gain first-hand experience of hypothesis-driven research by carrying out your own project in genomic medicine.

Intakes

  • Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Entry requirements
The course is aimed at UK/EU/International students with a minimum of a 2:1 in a relevant scientific degree and NHS colleagues from suitable healthcare backgrounds. Medical students can intercalate after completion of three years of their medical degree.

  • Course Type: Full Time
  • Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
  • Duration: 01 Year  
  • Total Tuition Fee: 25850 GBP
    Annual Cost of Living: 9207 GBP
    Application Fee: N/A
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