Genomics of Common and Rare Inherited Diseases - Short Course
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-01-29 | - |
| 2024-01-31 | - |
| 2024-02-08 | - |
| 2024-02-09 | - |
Program Overview
This intensive program provides a comprehensive understanding of common and rare inherited diseases. It explores clinical presentation, diagnosis, management, and treatment, while emphasizing the patient and family perspective. Led by experts in the field, it offers 15 postgraduate credits and is suitable for healthcare professionals with backgrounds in genetics or genomics.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Genomics of Common and Rare Inherited Diseases microcredential is a five-day specialized program designed to provide a comprehensive foundation in rare inherited diseases.
Objectives:
- Provide an introduction to the clinical presentation and manifestations of common and rare inherited diseases.
- Consider the patient and family perspective with respect to the role and impact of genomics.
Description:
The microcredential will initially explore the clinical presentation, diagnosis, management, and treatment of a range of common and rare inherited diseases. It will delve into the principles and practice of medical genetics and genomics, discussing the management and treatment of patients and their families. The role of genomics in a care pathway will be examined, including the patient and family perspective. Building on knowledge gained in the Omics Techniques and Technologies microcredential, students will further explore the analytical challenges in genomics as applied to rare inherited diseases. The microcredential will also describe the Genomics England 100,000 Genomes project and data infrastructure, highlighting how patients with unmet diagnostic needs benefit from exome or whole genome sequencing through practical examples.
Teaching:
- Teaching Delivery: The program is delivered over five days.
- Microcredential Leads:
- Professor Tim Barrett (Professor of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Birmingham and Honorary Consultant Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes, Birmingham Children’s Hospital)
- Dr Richard Tuxworth (Senior Lecturer, Institute of Cancer and Genomic Sciences)
Other:
- Prerequisites:
- A good honors degree in a life sciences subject is preferred.
- Applicants with alternative qualifications and professional experience within the health service or other relevant backgrounds will be considered.
- Participants should either have taken Fundamentals in Human Genetics and Genomics and Omics Techniques and Technologies and their Application to Genomic Medicine first or be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and understanding.
- Mode: Face-to-face
- Duration: 5 days
- Cost:
- Home: £1000
- International: £1830
- Level: Postgraduate Microcredential
- Credit: 15 credits
- Start Date: 29 January - 31 January, 8-9 February 2024
University of Birmingham Summary
Overview:
The University of Birmingham is a leading global university with a strong focus on research and innovation. It is committed to developing solutions for a thriving planet and improving the health of people around the world.
Services Offered:
Student Life and Campus Experience:
The University of Birmingham offers a welcoming environment for students, with opportunities to settle in, make new friends, discover the city of Birmingham, and prepare for their studies. The university also has a vision for its campus development in the next 20 years, aiming to enhance and refine the global campuses.
Key Reasons to Study There:
Global Impact:
The university's research is focused on addressing major global issues, such as climate change and global health.Multidisciplinary Collaboration:
The university encourages collaboration across disciplines to drive innovation and find solutions to complex problems.Pioneering Breakthroughs:
The university is known for its pioneering research and breakthroughs in various fields.Academic Programs:
Other:
The university has five research challenge themes that guide its focus and draw on its vast expertise and resources. These themes showcase the university's pioneering breakthroughs, multidisciplinary collaboration, and significant global impact.
Entry Requirements:
This microcredential can be taken as a stand-alone assessed or non-assessed course. You should have a good honours degree in a life sciences subject, although we will consider applicants with alternative qualifications and professional experience within the health service or other relevant background.
