Genomics and Experimental Medicine

Course Overview

The PhD Genomics and Experimental Medicine at The University of Edinburgh is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about advancing health outcomes. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. The University of Edinburgh Centre for Genomics and Experimental Medicine (CGEM) is part of the University of Edinburgh Institute of Genetics and Cancer (IGC). The work of the centre has a strong translational element and thus the vast majority of our work is diseased focused. The diseases we work on range from single gene inherited forms of disease, such as neurodevelopmental disorders, to common causes of ill health in adulthood that also have a genetic component, such has inflammatory bowel disease and dementia. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 83% student satisfaction rating, a 89% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

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Graduate Outcomes

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