Genomics (MSc)

Learn how to harness recent unprecedented advances in genomic technologies to improve patient outcomes on this master's in genomics. You’ll gain experience of exploring and applying data gained through sampling, sequencing and interpreting genomic information in both clinical and academic research.

We look at genomics in the context of medicine. This MSc is suitable for those with an interest in genomics research in academia, healthcare or industry. It's also ideal if you want to incorporate genomics into your professional practice in healthcare roles. Our students come from varied backgrounds such as life sciences, computer sciences and healthcare.

You’ll be able to tailor your learning to meet your professional goals.

Your pathway options are:

• MSc Genomics - choose from a wide range of optional modules to enhance your core genomics learning on this flexible pathway.
• MSc Genomics (Informatics) - you’ll develop specialist knowledge of genomics informatics, the science of problem-solving using data, and choose from topics such as programming and machine learning.
• MSc Genomics (Medicine) - you’ll study the impact of genomics in medicine, with core learning in stratified medicine and how genomics influences patient care.

Genomic medicine and bioinformatics are specialist research areas of the University. You’ll benefit from our close work with colleagues in local NHS departments, such as Wessex Clinical Genetics Service and genomic testing laboratories.

We have world-class research facilities, including the UK’s first dedicated Cancer Immunology Centre , and a leading supercomputer facility, Iridis 5.

During your research project, you’ll work alongside our research groups to contribute to the development of genomics, with many of our students publishing their work.

This course is available to take as an intercalated degree for undergraduate medical students. Intercalation means that you'll take a year out of your undergraduate medicine degree to gain this extra award.

Flexible study

If you prefer, you can apply to study this course as:

• a part-time master's - study the same course content over 2 or more years

You can also take a single module as part of continuing professional development (CPD). Explore modules that are available as CPD

Your modules and fees may vary if you choose a different study option.

Course lead

The leader of this course is Dr Reuben Pengelly . He has a broad range of research interests including cancer genomics, linkage disequilibrium, and rare disease genomics, as well as educational research. Alongside research, Reuben is heavily involved in education within the Faculty of Medicine, teaching on all BM programmes.

You can get in touch with our team by emailing genomics@soton.ac.uk .

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Tuition fees

Fees for a year's study:

• UK students pay £11,596.
• EU and international students pay £31,500.

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Deposit

If you're an international student on a full-time course, we'll ask you to pay £2,000 of your tuition fees in advance, as a deposit.

Your offer letter will tell you when this should be paid and provide full terms and conditions.

Find out about exemptions, refunds and how to pay your deposit on our tuition fees for overseas students page.

What your fees pay for

Your tuition fee covers the full cost of tuition and any exams. The fee you pay will remain the same each year from when you start studying this course. This includes if you suspend and return.

Find out how to pay your tuition fees .

Accommodation and living costs, such as travel and food, are not included in your tuition fees. There may also be extra costs for retake and professional exams.

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10% alumni discount

If you’re a graduate of the University of Southampton, you could be eligible for a 10% discount on your postgraduate tuition fees.

Postgraduate Master’s Loans (UK nationals only)

This can help with course fees and living costs while you study a postgraduate master's course. Find out if you're eligible .

Southampton Genomics Talent Scholarship

A competitive scholarship of £2,000 is available to UK or international students studying the full-time MSc Genomics programme.

Find out more about the Southampton Genomics Talent Scholarship , including eligibility criteria and how to apply.

Southampton Medicine Postgraduate International Scholarship

A scholarship of £3,000 is available to international students studying for a postgraduate master’s in Medicine.

Find out more about the Southampton Medicine Postgraduate International Scholarship , including eligibility and conditions.

Commonwealth Shared Scholarship

These full scholarships are for international applicants applying for the MSc Genomics , MSc Amputation and Prosthetic Rehabilitation , MSc Electrochemistry and Battery Technologies, MSc Global Health and MA Fashion Management in the academic year beginning autumn 2025.

Applicants for this course may be eligible for the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship, which supports students from developing Commonwealth countries who may not otherwise be able to study in the United Kingdom.

To learn more about eligibility and conditions explore the Commonwealth Shared Scholarships page .

Other postgraduate funding options

A variety of additional funding options may be available to help you pay for your master’s study. Both from the University and other organisations.

Funding for EU and international students

Find out about funding you could get as an international student .