Short course

Epigenetics and Epigenomics

This microcredential focusses on the role of epigenetics and increasing understanding on its role in human diseases and genomic medicine. The University of Birmingham has world-leading research groups, clinicians and scientists who specialise in epigenetics, providing a solid foundation for in-depth teaching in th

Start date
3 March 2025
Duration
5 days
Mode
Face-to-face
Cost
Home - £1000
Level
Postgraduate Microcredential
Credit
15 credits
  • Overview

Overview

The completion of the human genome project has paved the way for major advances in our understanding of human genetic disease and the pathogenesis of cancer. Nevertheless, these advances have also revealed that genetics is only part of the story and there is increasing recognition that epigenetics will be critical for understanding human disease and the practice of genomic medicine. University of Birmingham is home to several research groups focussing on epigenetic research, as well as clinicians who use “epigenetic drugs” in their daily practice. This microcredential will draw on world-leading local scientists to provide expert coverage of this fascinating topic.

Attendance required

Teaching will take place on 5 days: Monday 3rd - Wednesday 5th March and Thursday 13th - Friday 14th March 2025.

Leads

Dr Maarten Hoogenkamp  (Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research Bennett Fellow, Department of Cancer and Genomic Sciences).
Dr Marco Saponaro (Birmingham Fellow, Department of Cancer and Genomic Sciences).

Prerequisites

You should have a good honours degree in a life sciences subject, although we will consider applicants with alternative qualifications and professional experience within the health service or other relevant background. You should take the Fundamentals in Human Genetics and Genomics first, or be able to show you have equivalent knowledge and understanding to enable you to benefit from this microcredential.

Please contact the Programme Administrator for further information at genomics@contacts.bham.ac.uk

Why choose a Postgraduate Microcredential short course?

  • Usually taken from exisiting modules within a Masters, they can be used as standalone credentials with some also counting as academic credits at postgraduate level
  • Add a postgraduate level qualification to your CV
  • Develop the specialist skills you need for your career goals
  • Alumni status with the University of Birmingham
  • Learners will have the same access to our student support and campus facilities as our students on full degree programmes.

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