POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA (GENOMIC MEDICINE)
- Country United Kingdom
- Course Duration 8 MONTH
- Course Type Full Time
- Courses Campus On Campus
- Language Specification ENGLISH
- Program Level Professional
- Education Required Undergraduate
- Admission intake July 1
- Minimum GPA 3.5
Application Charges
| Application Fee | Tution Fee |
|---|---|
| USD 117 | USD 37,874 |
Program Description
Program Description
- Postgraduate Diploma in Genomic Medicine at Imperial College London is 8 months program.
- It is a blended 60 credits program offered on a full-time basis.
- This program is also offered on a part-time basis for a duration of 2 years.
- The program is aimed at students from a wide range of backgrounds, from basic scientists to all levels of healthcare professionals, and will provide a flexible, multi-disciplinary, and multi-professional perspective in genomics, applied to clinical practice and medical research.
- The program runs successfully through a combination of educational materials and opportunities to interact online alongside more traditional teaching methods.
- This blended format of delivery consists of teaching sessions (face-to-face or made available online), live webinars, discussion fora, formative and summative assessments.
- This program is made up of three progress levels (PG Cert, PG Dip, and MSc).
- The core modules of the program are:
- Fundamentals in Human Genetics and Genomics
- Omics Technologies and their Application to Genomic Medicine
- Application of Genomics in Infectious Disease
- Molecular Pathology of Cancer and Application in Cancer Diagnosis, Screening, and Treatment
- Genomics of Common and Rare Inherited Diseases
- Bioinformatics, Quality Control, Analysis and Interpretation of Genome Sequencing Data
- The modules will consist of one week of face-to-face teaching and up to 3 weeks of e-learning and independent study.
- The modules are offered on a cycle of 12 months so that all modules become available once in each 12-month cycle.
- The teaching-learning of the program includes lectures, interactive workshops, journal clubs, online modules, and student presentations.
- Imperial College London is an institution in the UK, focusing solely on science, engineering, medicine, and business and ranked 9th in the world in the QS World University Rankings® 2020.
Other Requirements
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must have a 2:1 degree in a relevant medical, biomedical, or healthcare subject from a recognized university.
- Students must be qualified in IELTS or TOEFL and PTE to get admission in this program.
- Students should have completed a 3-4 year bachelor's degree from a mainstream university (state/federal or deemed institution) passed with the required grades.
- Students for research should hold a 3 to 4-year bachelor's degree and master's degree, both passed with required grades.
- Applicants from elite institutions will be required to obtain a minimum overall average of 7 / 10 or 60%. These are the College minimum scores and particular departments may seek grades at a higher level.
- Applicants from other approved institutions will be required to obtain a minimum overall average ranging from 7.5-8 / 10 or 65-70%.
Extra Notes
Required Document List
The Documents required are:
- Resume/CV - This provides a summary of a student's experience and skills.
- Higher Secondary School Certificate - The certificate provided by the education board after completion of the Higher secondary education.
- Statement of marks - The marks statement provided by the education board.
- Financial Documentation - The Proof that shows the financial background of the student.
- Letter of Recommendation - This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
- English Language Requirement - This shows the test score of English Proficiency Exams such as IELTS, TOFEL, PTE, etc.
