Cambridge Genomic Medicine Programme: modular study

The Genomic Medicine programme at University of Cambridge Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) provides the following part-time, award-bearing courses and study options:

• Postgraduate Certificate
• Postgraduate Diploma
• Master's Degree (MSt)

If you studied modules for credit, it is possible to transfer modular study credits forward into a Cambridge award:

• 1 module at 15 credits may be transferred forward into the Postgraduate Certificate
• 2 modules at a total of 30 credits may be transferred forward into the Postgraduate Diploma or MSt in Genomic Medicine (these courses run over two consecutive academic years)

Modules being transferred into an award can usually only be brought forward from the previous academic year.

For transfer of credit towards non-Cambridge awards, you are advised to consult the University where you wish to study as different criteria may apply.

You can also apply to study at the Master’s level full-time through the University’s Department of Medical Genetics.

If you are applying for more than one module, a separate application is required for each. Please note the progression options above.

You can decide, or discuss with your employer, if you wish to study for credit or for CPPD. Note that if you wish to apply for NHSE funding, you must apply to study for credit. 

Please submit your application as far in advance of the deadline as possible as modular applications are subject to the same admissions processes as they would be for award-bearing courses, and this can take several weeks.

Before you start your application, please have your application documents ready

Applying for credit

You'll need to provide: 

• CV
• Qualifications and transcripts
• Evidence of funding, if applicable
• Name and email address of two referees
• You may need to meet the language requirements for study at Cambridge (see below)

Applying for CPPD

You'll need to provide:

• CV
• Evidence of funding, if applicable

International students must ensure they have the correct visa documentation, and those in full-time employment, whether in the UK or abroad, to work and study at the same time. For further information, see the University’s International Students website and the University of Cambridge Immigration webpages.

Our courses are taught in English and require a good level of fluency. You’ll need to be confident in understanding and communicating in English at postgraduate level. 

For credit applicants

If English is not your first language, you'll need to prove you have sufficient fluency before admission. If we offer you a place, it will be subject to you meeting this requirement. 

For CPPD applicants

While we do not require proof of English proficiency, we recommend a near-native level of fluency. 

English language tests and scores

For more information, and to understand the tests and scores we require for our award-bearing postgraduate courses, visit Postgraduate and Master's admissions and the University’s English language requirements. 

Funding from NHS England (NHSE) is available for NHS staff wishing to apply to study genomic medicine at The University of Cambridge.  It is available for study of individual modules or modules as part of a postgraduate certificate, postgraduate diploma or part-time Masters in genomic medicine. 

NHSE funding is limited and subject to approval by NHSE. For full details of eligibility, the application procedure and FAQs, please refer to the NHSE website. Click on a module, read the information on the tabs titled, ‘Funding rules’ and ‘FAQs’ tabs. At the bottom of the ‘Funding rules’ tab click the link to view the ‘the application process for CPPD module(s)/PGCert or PGDip/Master’s applications’ to view a useful overview of the application procedure.  

NHSE funding is not available for CPPD study. If you wish to apply for NHSE funding, you should apply for a place on the 'for credit' course. 

You should make your application to us as soon as possible in order to secure a place on the module(s) of your choice and secure any available funding.