Explore human genetics and develop an understanding of how human genetic diseases are diagnosed clinically at the chromosome and DNA levels.<br>Designed in collaboration with the NHS: Sheffield Diagnostic Genetics Service, this course is for students who are fascinated by medical genetics.<br><br>Through theoretical and hands-on practical skills training youll explore human genetics and develop an understanding of how human genetic diseases are diagnosed clinically at the chromosome and DNA levels. Youll also have opportunities to explore the wider implications of genetics in fields such as genomics, human fertility, stem cells and cancer biology.<br><br>As part of your course, well train you in a wide range of exciting, modern laboratory techniques, including CRISPR genome editing, molecular cloning, organism handling, DNA sequence analysis, PCR, SDS-PAGE and western blotting.<br><br>The biggest part of your course is the medical genetics laboratory project. Here youll spend up to six months undertaking extensive training in advanced laboratory techniques such as human cell culture, microscopy,cytogenetics and qPCR and applying this knowledge to the study and diagnosis of human genetic diseases.<br><br>Your career<br>The professional laboratory training offered by this course and the opportunity to develop clinical skills recognised by diagnostic facilities across the UK, means Human and Molecular Genetics MSc graduates are well equipped to pursue a career in healthcare diagnostics, working for healthcare providers such as the NHS, companies allied to the provision of healthcare or in world-leading research centres.