Genomic Medicine (Data Science)

Entry requirements

Normally a min 2.2 Honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline. Relevant clinical or professional experience may be taken into consideration as evidence of equivalency.  A personal statement, detailing your reasons for seeking to undertake this subject, will be required.

The University is committed to an equal opportunities policy with respect to gender, age, race, sexual orientation and/or disability when dealing with applications. It is also committed to widening access to higher education to students from a diverse range of backgrounds and experience.

Months of entry

September

Course content

• Genomic medicine is revolutionising the future of healthcare, allowing for faster, more accurate diagnosis and effective treatments.
• With increasing demand for skilled professionals in this field, our programme equips you with essential biological expertise alongside sought-after data science skills, empowering you to drive transformative progress in genomic medicine.
• You will be taught by world-leading academics in genomics research and health data science, including multifactorial traits and pharmacogenomics, and learn how genomics data is analysed and applied in clinical medicine.
• Benefit from our flexible study options – study full or part time, with a variety of optional modules to complement your career needs.

Genomic medicine is no longer a distant vision but a tangible reality, with the NHS aiming to integrate genomic sequencing into routine care. At the University of Exeter, we're deeply invested in genomics with world-leading research and expertise in cutting-edge technologies.

Our MSc Genomic Medicine (Data Science) pathway is tailored to equip you with both biological knowledge and essential data science skills. As data science becomes increasingly vital in healthcare, this programme positions you uniquely in the job market, ready to lead the charge in advancing genomic precision medicine.

Information for international students

Please visit our international equivalency pages to enable you to see if your existing academic qualifications meet our entry requirements.

International students are normally subject to visa regulations which prevent part-time study. It is recommended that international students apply for the level of the final award you intend to complete i.e. PGCert, PGDip or Masters, due to the associated cost and requirements for a Tier 4 student Visa.

International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course. The required test scores for this course fall under Profile B2. Please visit our English language requirements page to view the required test scores and equivalencies from your country.

Fees and funding

We invest heavily in scholarships for talented prospective Masters students. This is in addition to the UK Government’s Postgraduate Loan Scheme. For information on how you can fund your postgraduate degree at the University of Exeter, please visit the postgraduate study pages on our website.