Program Overview
The Contemporary Healthcare (Health Genetics) at Plymouth University is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 36 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 medicine & health sciences. 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 Contemporary Healthcare (Health Genetics) 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: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 13,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Plymouth, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Contemporary Healthcare (Health Genetics) programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- IMS550Practical Genetics for Health Professionals (Advanced)
- IMS552Counselling Skills for Genetic Healthcare (Advanced)
- IMS551Counselling Skills for Genetic Healthcare
- IMS553Genetic Science for Health Professionals (advanced)
- IMS536Genetic Science for Health Professionals
- IMS549Practical Genetics for Health Professionals
- Please note: you must choose the remaining 20 credit genetics module if two 30 credit modules were taken in Year 1.Optional modulesMCH501Advancing Research Knowledge in Practice 1MCH502Advancing Research Knowledge in Practice 2
- MCH501Advancing Research Knowledge in Practice 1
- MCH502Advancing Research Knowledge in Practice 2
- Core modulesMCH504Dissertation
- MCH504Dissertation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Students will normally be health professionals and have a degree.
For UK-registered genetic counsellors it may be possible to obtain credits using your registration portfolio.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 13,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 13,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Plymouth University 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 Plymouth University
Plymouth University
Plymouth, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 36 months
