Genomic Medicine with Data Science MSc

\*\*Join the next generation of genomic medicine pioneers with a focus on data science\*\*

Informed by industry experts and designed by leading academics at Leeds, this online MSc in Genomic Medicine with Data Science is tailored to upskill and advance your career. With a growing demand across the pharmaceutical, life and health sciences for specialists in genomic and precision medicine, genomic data analysis and health data analytics, this programme equips you with the skills needed to make a real-world impact in the evolving field of precision medicine.

\*\*Who is this course for?\*\*

This MSc in Genomic Medicine with Data Science is designed for professionals and graduates with a background in biological sciences, genetics or medicine. Those from a data science background should also have prior knowledge of genetics or molecular biology. You will gain the skills to use large complex datasets, including genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, phenotypic data, epidemiology and clinical trial data. Learn how to drive understanding of disease prevention, early diagnosis and precision treatment through ‘omics-based appraoches, which are integral to the use of AI in genomic data science.

Accessible from anywhere in the world, this flexible online course allows you to study at your own pace, fitting around your professional, family and personal commitments.

You will gain hands-on experience working with real-world high-throughput technologies, from next generation sequencing to single cell analysis, enhancing your data science design skills.

Learn from expert researchers and explore how big data are revolutionising medical research and practice. You will focus on the latest developments in both complex and rare diseases, from precision diagnostics to anti-cancer drug development, to improve patient outcomes.

You will learn to use specialised computational tools to analyse genomic, proteomic and other high throughput data, and better understand their function and impact on disease.

By the end of this part-time online MSc, you will have the necessary skills to advance your career in roles such as a Clinical Data Analyst, Bioinformatician, Pharmaceutical Data Consultant, Bioinformatics Analyst and scientist, Statistical Programmer, or Research Assistant.

Graduates of this programme will be able to shape the future of genomic and precision medicine, making a tangible impact in industry and research.

\*\*Course highlights\*\*

\- Gain a Masters in Genomic Medicine with Data Science from a World Top 100 University (QS World Rankings 2025)

\- Learn from expert academics from Molecular and Cellular Biology, Medicine, Mathematics and Computer Science.

\- Develop expertise in high-throughput technologies, including genomic data analysis and next-generation sequencing.

\- Benefit from the programme’s development i consultation with industry leaders such as GSK, AstraZeneca, and LabCorp as well as key healthcare organisations like the NHS. This ensures it aligns closely with industry needs.

\- The University of Leeds is a partner of The Alan Turing Institute, the UK’s prestigious national institute for data science. The partnership is spearheaded by the Leeds Institute for Data Analytics (LIDA).