MSc (Biomedical Genomics)

College of Science and Engineering, School of Mathematical & Statistical Sciences

Course Code: MSC-BMG

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The MSc Biomedical Genomics degree programme aims to train graduates with backgrounds in the molecular life sciences in genomics relevant to medical applications.

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Course Overview

Clinical applications of genomics are at the forefront of precision medicine. It is now possible to diagnose rare genetic diseases from genomic sequence data, while the sequencing of tumours has become an important means of refining therapeutic choices in cancer treatment. This has led to a growing need for scientists, who can both analyse genomic data and interpret the results, based on a strong understanding of biological and clinical contexts.

Students enrolled in this programme will acquire practical skills in the generation of genomic data, using the latest sequencing technologies, and will learn the computational and statistical techniques necessary for their analysis.

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What the Experts Say

Dr. Colm O’Dushlaine | Manager, Statistical Genetics, Regeneron Genetics Center,USA

Genomics has become a transformative technology for drug discovery. This MSc programme will produce graduates with the range of skills needed to attract employers and build excellent careers in the biopharmaceutical industry.

Dr. John Greally | Director,Einstein College of Medicine Center for Epigenomics

I am really excited by this programme because it provides the unique combination of molecular and analytical skills that are critical in order to take advantage of the current wave of innovation in genomics-based technologies. I can see NUI Galway establishing itself as a major centre for biomedical genomics training and research in Europe.

Dr. Terri McVeigh | Specialist Registrar in Clinical Genetics, OLCH Crumlin

I work both as a doctor in Clinical Genetics, and also as a cancer researcher. [The genomics data analysis] module was enormously beneficial to me from both clinical and academic perspectives. The material used in the end-of-module assignment could be derived from our own work or from a dataset of our interest, meaning that we could immediately see real-life applications of our new skills and knowledge base. I would highly recommend this module, and indeed this MSc to anybody with a clinical or research interest in genomics.

Eamon McAndrew | MSc Biomedical Genomics Graduate

My undergraduate degree was in industrial biochemistry, so my background was laboratory-based with a focus on the development of and manufacture of biopharmaceuticals. I became interested in this MSc after learning about the potential of precision medicine to revolutionise many areas of healthcare. The short course format at the beginning of the MSc is a very effective style of teaching - it brings everyone up to a standard level of knowledge in the underlying biology and the ability to read and write code, while also establishing an intuitive understanding of the mathematics underpinning the methods used in genomics. With limited knowledge of computer science and mathematics, I did find it challenging, but the small course size was invaluable as help was always on hand from my peers or my tutors, allowing for instant feedback and discussion. The skills developed are not only applicable to the field of genomics but to any profession with data science at its core. As the demand for skills taught in this course are projected to grow, I would recommend this course to individuals interested in a career transition and to those wishing to develop skills to maximise future employability.