Applied Genomics

Explore how 'big data' (omics) can be generated and used to understand the mechanisms underlying biological processes and diseases on this Master's course.

Designed for those interested in a career in modern biomedicine, you will learn to extract relevant information and perform functional analysis on selected targets.

During your studies, you will examine a range of new concepts in modern biomedical research and improve your analytical skills in practical sessions.

You will also apply novel experimental techniques in the laboratory to better understand the causes, and potential cures, for diseases.

A six-month research project forms a major component of this course, where you will become a member of a host lab and undertake innovative research culminating in an MSc thesis and oral assessment.

Footnotes

Applicants who do not meet the academic requirements listed but who have substantial relevant industry experience may exceptionally be admitted following completion of a ‘Special Qualifying Exam’ (SQE).

All candidates must demonstrate a minimum level of English language proficiency for admission to the university.

For admission to this course, you must achieve the standard university requirement in the appropriate English language qualification. For details of the minimum grades required to achieve this requirement, please see the English language requirements .

We also accept a wide variety of international qualifications.

The academic requirement above is for applicants who hold or who are working towards a UK qualification.

For guidance see our accepted qualifications though please note that the standards listed are the minimum for entry to Imperial , and not specifically this Department .

If you have any questions about admissions and the standard required for the qualification you hold or are currently studying then please contact the relevant admissions team .