Program Overview

Applied Genomics (CHLD0033)

Key Information

• Faculty: Faculty of Population Health Sciences
• Teaching department: UCL GOS Institute of Child Health
• Credit value: 15
• Restrictions: N/A

Alternative Credit Options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

Summary

Genomics is rapidly becoming an essential component of medical practice across a range of fields. This module aims to provide an up-to-date and broad knowledge of the principles of genomics, genomic technologies, methods of genomic analysis, and the application of genomics in medicine and life sciences.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

After completing this module, students should be able to:

1. Design an experimental genomic pipeline
2. Understand the importance of sample quality for genomics
3. Understand how microarrays and next-generation sequencing technologies work
4. Understand how single-cell technologies work and how and when they can be applied
5. Choose appropriate technologies for a given scenario or case study
6. Apply the correct analysis tools for any given genomic data and interpret results
7. Discuss and debate the ethical considerations of using genomics in research
8. Understand how genomics can be applied in many different fields of science and medicine

Who is this Module for?

This is a compulsory module for both pathways of the MSc Cell, Gene, and Novel Therapies. This module is open to all students with a good understanding of molecular biology.

Teaching and Learning Methods

The course will be delivered through a blend of interactive lectures, case studies, workshops (practical analysis), tutorials, and discussion groups, as well as self-directed learning.

Selected Reading List

• Nomenclature Guidelines: The sequence of sequencers: The history of sequencing DNA. James M. Heather, Benjamin Chain. Genomics. 2016 Jan;107(1):1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.ygeno.2015.11.003.
• The rise of the genome and personalised medicine. Brittain HK, Scott R, Thomas E. Clin Med (Lond). 2017 Dec;17(6):545-551. doi: 10.7861/clinmedicine.17-6-545.
• Introduction to genomics (book). Arthur M Lesk. Oxford University press, 2017.

Module Deliveries for 2026/27 Academic Year

Intended Teaching Term: Term 1

• Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and Assessment

• Mode of study: In person
• Methods of assessment: 100% Exam
• Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other Information

• Number of students on module in previous year: 29
• Module leader: Dr Naresh Hanchate