Program Overview
The Genes at Imperial College London is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Genes programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 29,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Genes programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Become familiar with key aspects of molecular genetics and reinforce your knowledge of cell biology, gene regulation, mechanisms of disease, and human genetics.
Understand how Mendel’s law of inheritance applies to both rare and common disease and contrast the implications of different modes of inheritance.
Discover how to pose a testable hypothesis, implement a hypothesis test, and understand simple statistical tests.
Learn how to operate safely in a laboratory setting, use laboratory equipment, set up and perform molecular genetics experiments, and interpret results.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Normally an upper second class (2.1) honours degree in a relevant biological subject from a UK university or equivalent.
- A candidate with a degree below the entry requirement, but who has at least three years relevant work experience after graduation and has two supportive references on file may be considered under the College\'s special cases policy.
- The Postgraduate Certificate in Genes, Drugs and Stem Cells-Novel Therapies is a condition of entry for the direct entry MSc. Students must be able to complete the MSc within 5 years of registering for the PG Cert.
- All candidates must demonstrate a minimum level of English language proficiency for admission to the College.
- For admission to this course, you must achieve the standard College requirement in the appropriate English language qualification. For details of the minimum grades required to achieve this requirement, please see the English language requirements for postgraduate applicants.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 29,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 29,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Imperial College London directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Imperial College London
Imperial College London
London, United Kingdom
Imperial College London is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months