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.

We offer a two modular study packages, 'Gateway to Genetic Counselling for Nurses and Midwives' and 'Gateway to Pharmacogenomics for Pharmacy Staff'. To enrol in a Gateway, you must apply to each included module separately and must apply to study the modules for credit.

Application for funding available from HEE England is the same as for study of individual modules, as described below.

Please contact us to request further details, selecting the name of one the modules you are interested in from the drop down list.

Gateway to Genetic Counselling for Nurses and Midwives

Apply for both MOD1CR (GM1B) and GM10CR (GMO2), both for credit.

Designed to prepare healthcare professionals, including nurses and midwives for the increased role and importance of genetics in healthcare and for those seeking eligibility to become registered genetic counsellors. 

Gateway to Pharmacogenomics for Pharmacy Staff

Apply for both MOD1CR (GM1B) and MOD6CR (GM6), both for credit.

If you are a registered pharmacist or pharmacy technician, you may be able to expand your knowledge and experience to include pharmacogenomics by completing additional training in genetics, pharmacogenomics and stratified medicine. 

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 HEE funding, you must apply to study for credit. To participate in the Gateway programs, you also 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

To apply to study a module for credit you will need to provide 1,2,3,(4),5.

To apply to study for CPPD you will need to provide 1,(4),5.

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Academic transcripts
3. Name and email address of two referees
4. You may need to meet the language requirements for study at Cambridge (see below)
5. 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. See the University of Cambridge Immigration webpages for further information.

All applicants are required to demonstrate competency in English at a high level before commencing the programme; students whose first language is not English must be able to satisfy the requirements below.

• IELTS Academic: Overall score of 7.0 (a minimum of 7.0 in Listening, Writing and Speaking; 6.5 in Reading)
• TOEFL Internet: Overall score of 100 (a minimum of 25 in each individual component)
• CAE: Grade A or B (with at least 193 in each individual element) plus a Language Centre assessment
• CPE: Grade A, B, or C (with at least 200 in each individual element)

NHS, Public Health England (PHE), pharmacist, laboratory and primary care staff may be eligible to apply for HEE funding for their modular study with us meeting the application criteria. Those working in academia may also be considered depending on the percentage of time spent working for the NHS.

For full details of eligibility, the application procedure and FAQs, please refer to the HEE website here.  Click on a module, read the information on the tabs titled, ‘Funding rules’ and ‘FAQs’.  At the bottom of the ‘Funding rules’ tab click the link to view the ‘the application process for CPPD module(s) or postgraduate certificate’ to view a useful flowchart showing the application procedure. 

Where a module is HEE funded then the full cost of the home fee and the equivalent amount of the overseas fee will be covered.

If you are eligible for HEE funding then your application for funding is via the University and not directly to HEE.  If you receive a conditional offer of a place, we (the University) will inform you of the amount of HEE funding we can offer and apply to HEE on your behalf. During the application process, we request permission to share your details with HEE so they can progress and approve your funding allocation.  

All funding is subject to availability and HEE approval.  Any prior funding you have received from HEE will also be taken into account.

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.

Please note: Our HEE funding budget for the 2025 - 26 funding year has not yet been confirmed. HEE applications can be requested on behalf of our for-credit modular students from the beginning of the new funding year starting April 1, 2025, but it is not guaranteed funding will be available.