MSc (Biomedical Genomics)

University of Galway

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 some practical skills in the generation of genomic data, using the latest sequencing technologies, but the main emphasis will be on learning the computational and statistical techniques needed to analyse genomic data.