What happened to the bioinformatics modules?
If you were expecting a Bioinformatics module and an Advanced Bioinformatics module, both remain available under revised names. Each module retains its own content; the name changes do not mean either module has been removed.
| Previous name | Current name |
|---|---|
| Bioinformatics, interpretation and data quality assurance in genome analysis | GM11 · Variant interpretation |
| Advanced Bioinformatics — from genomes to systems | GM5 · Bioinformatics, interpretation and data quality assurance in genomic analysis |
The Variant interpretation module focuses on clinical variant classification. The Bioinformatics module develops computational skills for analysing and interpreting sequencing data.
All module names
| Earlier title | 2026–27 title |
|---|---|
| Introduction to human genetics and genomics | GM1 · Fundamentals of human genetics and genomics |
| Omics techniques and their application to genomic medicine | GM3 · Omics technologies and their application to genomic medicine |
| Genomics of common and rare inherited diseases | GM12 · Genomics of common and rare inherited disease |
| Molecular pathology of cancer and application in cancer diagnosis, screening, and treatment | GM7 · Molecular pathology of cancer and application of genomics in cancer |
| Application of genomics in infectious disease | GM6 · Application of genomics in infectious disease |
| Pharmacogenetics and stratified healthcare | GM8 · Pharmacogenomics and stratified healthcare |
| Bioinformatics, interpretation, and data quality assurance in genome analysis | GM11 · Variant interpretation |
| Counselling skills for genomics | GM9 · Introduction to counselling and communication skills in genomic medicine |
| Research and statistical skills | GM2 · Research and statistical skills for genomic medicine |
| Advanced Bioinformatics from genomes to systems | GM5 · Bioinformatics, interpretation and data quality assurance in genomic analysis |
| Epigenetics and epigenomics | GM10 · Epigenetics and disorders of the epigenome |
| Expanding the content of the MPhil in genomic medicine with a workplace-based module | Not running in 2026–27 |
Updated learning objectives
Current module pages contain the learning objectives from the 2026–27 course handbooks, with updates from the programme team. Use the current module pages when planning your preparation.
Unsure which module you need?
Contact the programme team with the earlier module name and your programme. They can help you check your module choices.