MbyRes Genetics and Genomics

As a postgraduate student undertaking research in Genetics and Genomics in the Department of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences, you will be part of a thriving research community, benefiting from expert supervision as well as access to outstanding facilities. Genetics and Genomics research at Exeter is highly interdisciplinary with research spanning multiple disease areas, bioinformatics, mathematical modelling, data science, epidemiology and clinical research.Why study Genetics and Genomics at ExeterOur world-leading research is conducted at the University of Exeter facilities on the Streatham, St Luke’s, Royal Devon University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Cornwall campuses with:Access to state-of-the-art research facilities including Exeter Sequencing Services and the Living Systems InstituteOpportunities to experience research at the cutting-edge of health innovation, where close working relationships with the National Health Service (NHS) and the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre ensures our research continues to reflect national needs and priorities.

BA/BSc Honors degree (or equivalent), or an MSc in a related subject. Normally a strong background in the field of study at undergraduate level or an MSc in a related subject that would underpin the knowledge required to conduct independent research as an MPhil/PhD student. This would usually require a good 2:1 BSc degree for UK students.