Fundamentals of human genetics and genomics

As healthcare professionals in clinical practice you will find this course useful in developing your understanding of genetics and genomics in relation to the basics and the most recent advances in this field as applies to child health.

The course will lead you through from a revision of the basics of genetic science to an understanding of genetics expression and through to a conceptualisation of the implications from patient. The advances currently being experienced in this field such as personalised genetic medicine and whole genome sequencing will be critiqued with the application to the paediatric patient discussed.

The course is part of a range of short courses spread throughout the academic year which are available both to students who are enrolled on the MSc Applied Paediatrics course and as stand-alone CPD accredited programmes for all healthcare professionals.