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Genetic Medicine [Master of Research (MRes)]

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Course details

Contemporary academic and practical training in genetics applied to disease and healthcare. The course will enable medics and biomedical scientists to pursue a research-based career in genetics or academic medicine.

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How to apply

Applying online
Instructions and guidance notes for applying online

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Video clips

  • View: Why choose this MRes?
    Dr Bill Newman, Deputy Programme Director of this MRes, explains how this hospital-based course offers interesting research project options to its students

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Research projects

Examples of projects within the Genetic Medicine research group

  • Biomolecular characterisation of keratoconic corneas and the identification of biomarkers associated with transplant rejection
  • Development of a model cell assay to investigate the cellular processing of ARB mutant bestrophin-1
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Career opportunities

The MRes is ideally suited for those students who wish to pursue a career in clinical or laboratory based genetic medicine and provides an excellent background for those who want to pursue their research through a PhD. The course will also provide excellent training for students seeking a genetics career in biotech or industrial R&D. The Genetic Medicine research group has many contacts with leading pharmaceutical and biomedical companies.

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