Program Overview

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MSt in Genomic Medicine

The MSt in Genomic Medicine is a part-time, postgraduate course designed to further educate suitably qualified NHS healthcare professionals and science graduates with an interest in the clinical application of genomics.

Modular Study

The University of Cambridge offers modules from the Genomic Medicine Programme for credit or CPPD (non-credit) study.

Course Details

• Course fee:
  • Home: Ł18,870
  • Overseas: Ł49,146
• Credits: 180
• Study mode: Hybrid (in person and online)
• Application Deadline: 28 May 2026
• Duration: 22 Months
• Location: Various Locations
• Course code: CSCMM1
• Course type: Master's degrees

Tutors

• Dr Kenneth Langlands, Assistant Teaching Professor in Genomic Medicine
• Dr Emma English, Associate Teaching Professor, University of Cambridge Professional and Continuing Education
• Marc Tischkowitz, University Reader and Honorary Consultant in the Department of Medical Genetics

Course Overview

The programme has been developed by University of Cambridge Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) and Cambridge University Hospitals in partnership with Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI), and Wellcome Connecting Science.

Who is the Course Designed For?

The course aims to prepare interested professionals for the future adoption of genomic technologies and the increasing use of genomic information as part of diagnosis and treatment pathways. This is a 2-year, part-time course designed to fit with the demands of full-time employment.

Aims of the Programme

• Provide professionally relevant teaching and learning informed by research in an integrated clinical and research environment.
• Develop and create a cohort of doctors and other professionals allied to medicine able to pursue and develop their roles in the rapidly-changing and challenging environment of genomic medicine.
• Prepare healthcare professionals for the adoption of genomic technologies and the increasing use of genomic information as part of the diagnostic and treatment pathway.
• Develop researchers competent in the use of genomic technologies for biomedical research.
• Develop a cohort of healthcare professionals with the ability and confidence to lead service improvement for safe and high-quality patient care.
• Develop a cohort of healthcare professionals allied to medicine with an understanding of research methodologies and clinical opportunities relevant to genomic medicine.
• Encourage a commitment to intellectual challenge and evidence-based clinical practice informed by the latest conceptual and theoretical knowledge of genomic medicine.
• Develop students' intellectual, practical, and transferable skills related to genomic medicine.
• Encourage critical thinking related to genomic medicine.
• To conduct systematic research relevant to their professional practice.
• Equip students for entry into healthcare professional training schemes, including graduate entry medicine courses.
• Prepare students for undertaking research degrees (PhD) in genomic medicine-related research fields.
• Provide students from the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and other industries with an understanding of the relevance of advances in genomics for current and future healthcare.

Progression

The Genomic Medicine programme at University of Cambridge Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) provides the following part-time, award-bearing courses and study options:

• Postgraduate Certificate
• Postgraduate Diploma
• Postgraduate Diploma (flexible)
• Master's Degree (MSt)
• Masters Degree (flexible)
• Masters Degree (flexible, intensive)

If you studied modules for credit, it is possible to transfer modular study credits forward into a Cambridge award:

• 1 module at 15 credits may be transferred forward into the postgraduate certificate
• 2 modules at a total of 30 credits may be transferred forward into the postgraduate diploma or MSt (these courses run over 2 consecutive academic years)

Entry Requirements

We welcome applications from students with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. As part of our admissions process, youll need to meet certain requirements and make sure youre able to attend teaching sessions in the UK.

Standard Entry Requirements

Typically, we expect a good UK undergraduate degree, such as a 2.1, or international equivalent.

English Language Requirements

Our courses are taught in English and require a good level of fluency. If English is not your first language, you'll need to prove you have sufficient fluency before admission.

Visa Information

We welcome applications from international students. If youre coming from overseas, you would attend the in-person teaching sessions for this course with visitor immigration permission.

Teaching and Assessment

Students are required to complete a mix of taught modules and a research project as outlined below.

• Either 8 modules plus a 60-credit research project and associated dissertation of 10,000 to 12,000 words on an agreed topic in genomic medicine.
• Or 10 modules and a 30-credit literature-based research project and associated dissertation of 5,000 to 6,000 words on an agreed topic in genomic medicine.

Teaching

Each postgraduate course is delivered through a combination of face-to-face sessions (requiring attendance in Cambridge), self-directed learning, and assessment (in the form of coursework). Study is fully supported through a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).

Genomic Medicine Modules

Students choose 8 to 10 modules from the list below:

• Fundamentals of human genetics and genomics (mandatory first module, 12-16 October 2026)
• Research and statistical skills for genomic medicine: October/November/December 2026
• Omics technologies and their application in genomic medicine: 9-13 November 2026
• Bioinformatics, interpretation and data quality assurance in genomic analysis: 30 November-4 December 2026
• Application of genomics in infectious disease: 18-22 January 2027
• Molecular pathology of cancer and application of genomics in cancer: 1-5 February 2027
• Pharmacogenomics and stratified healthcare: 1-5 March 2027
• Introduction to counselling and communication skills in genomic medicine: 15-19 March 2027
• Epigenetics and disorders of the epigenome: 12-16 April 2027
• Variant interpretation: 26-30 April 2027
• Genomics of common and rare inherited diseases: 10-14 May 2027
• Evaluating Genomic Medicine in the workplace-based: February to June 2027
• Professional and research skills: delivery mode tbc, November to March 2027
• Genomics of obesity and metabolic disease: 24-28 May 2027

Fees and Funding

Fees

The total fees for this course are:

• Home: Ł18,870
• Overseas: Ł49,146

Funding

We're dedicated to reducing and removing financial barriers to learning. NHS England funding is available for NHS staff wishing to apply to study Genomic Medicine at The University of Cambridge for individual modules or modules completed as part of a Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, or part-time Masters in Genomic Medicine.

How to Apply

Considering applying? We look forward to receiving your application. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

Key Timings for Your Application

• The application deadline is 28 May 2026.
• Well hold interviews for shortlisted candidates from March 2026.

How to Apply and What Youll Need

• Create, save, and submit your application
• Upload your supporting documents
• Submit and manage your references
• Pay your application fee
• Track your application

Supporting Documents

When you submit your application, youll need to provide supporting information:

• CV
• Employer letter of support
• Qualifications and transcripts
• Professional qualifications or memberships
• Evidence of funding, if applicable
• References

College Membership

As an MSt student, you'll become a member of a Cambridge College. For the MSt in Genomic Medicine, we work with the following Colleges:

• Fitzwilliam
• Homerton
• Wolfson

On your application, you can specify preference(s) for any of these Colleges, and well do our best to allocate you to your preferred choice(s), subject to capacity and ensuring an equal balance between the Colleges we work with.

Student Support

We're committed to supporting you in your learning journey, and we offer a variety of support opportunities to meet individual needs.