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Hello everyone, I just want to know the structure of the course, named, MSc(Genomic Medicine) which is offered in Birmingham University. Kindly let me know about the course duration also. Kindly tell me immediately.

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Hello everyone, I just want to know the structure of the course, named, MSc(Genomic Medicine) which is offered in Birmingham University. Kindly let me know about the course duration also. Kindly tell me immediately.

The course structure of MSc Genomic Medicine in Birmingham University is as follows:

Mandatory core modules:

Fundamentals in Human Genetics and Genomics
Bioinformatics, Interpretation and Data Quality Assurance in Genomic Analysis
Omics Techniques and Technologies and their application to Genomic Medicine
Research Project or Literature – based Dissertation

Elective core modules:

Genomics of Common and Rare Inherited Diseases
Pharmacogenomics and Stratified Healthcare
Genomics in Cancer Pathology
Pharmacogenomics and Stratified Healthcare
Application of Genomics in Infectious Disease

Optional Modules:

Introduction to the Counselling Skills used in Genomics Medicine
Ethical, Legal and Social Issues in Applied Genomics
Economic Modules and Human Genomics
Workplace based learning in genomic medicine
Professional and Research Skills
Advanced Bioinformatics

Candidates have to contact the Birmingham University for the exact duration of the MSc Genomic Medicine course. The MSc Genomic Medicine course is available to study in Full time and Part time mode.