Normally a minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor’s degree or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Professional experience in the fields of health and development is desirable. An applicant whose qualifications vary from UCL standards may be admitted if evidence of an adequate academic background and extensive and relevant work experience in an appropriate field can be shown.
The expertise and skills you gain on this master’s will provide an excellent foundation for careers in human genetics, including research, bioinformatics, clinical genomics, healthcare, the pharmaceutical industry, and scientific and medical writing. Whether you pursue a career in academia or another sector, you will develop sought-after skills in analysing, interpreting and communicating genetic and other complex data.
Working alongside UCL’s world leaders in human genetics and biomedical science, you will build your research skills, grow your network, and explore the globally significant genetics research currently underway that’s transforming the way many diseases are now being treated.
This master’s is for students who want to progress onto a PhD in Genetics of Human Disease or related subjects, and work in academia. It’s equally relevant if you want to take your skills in human genetics into the healthcare, pharmaceutical or other industries.
Advanced training in genetic techniques, including bioinformatics and statistical approaches, will provide a solid foundation for progressing onto a PhD in a research area related to genetics and other areas of biological science.
About half our graduates enter a research career by completing a PhD and working as a research associate or scientist in academia.
The knowledge and skills you gain from this course will put you in a strong position for building a career in human genetics, whether you opt to stay in academia or take your sought-after expertise in interpreting genetics data into industry.
Graduates have found positions in universities in the UK and around the world. Others have found careers as geneticists, biological scientists, authors, archivists, laboratory technicians, teachers, and other related roles.*
Graduate Outcomes survey carried out by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), looking at the destinations of graduates from 2021 to 2024.
There has never been a better time to study human genetics. The completion of the Human Genome Project, combined with major technological advances, has enabled scientists to gain much deeper insights into the genetic basis of many diseases, including cancer, cardiovascular and neurological disorders.
Join us on the specially-designed Genetics of Human Disease MSc to gain an in-depth knowledge of fundamental genetic concepts, together with the most advanced statistical and computational approaches, such as bioinformatics, now being used to establish how genetics contribute to disease susceptibility and progression.