M.Sc. Genetic Epidemiology
M.Sc. Statistical Genetics (New Course)
http://www.shef.ac.uk/medicine/prospectivepg/taught/mscge/index.html
GENETIC EPIDEMIOLOGY is the study of the genetic basis of disease in human
populations. It develops and uses mathematics and statistics to study the role of genes
in disease causation and severity, and to locate their position in the human genome.
Such studies can lead to possible therapies. Both courses provide training in this area.
The new M.Sc. in Statistical Genetics is aimed specifically at graduates in
disciplines with a high mathematical content and is more focused on methodological
issues.
The Genetic Epidemiology M.Sc. is aimed at:
* Graduates in Genetics/Biology/Medicine.
* Practitioners in Genetics/Epidemiology who wish to acquire some knowledge
of parts of the area.
* Graduates in Maths./Stats./Computer Science wishing to move into the field
The Statistical Genetics M.Sc. is aimed at:
* Graduates in Maths./Stats./Other subjects with a substantial component of
these.
There is currently a worldwide demand for trained Genetic
Epidemiologists/Statistical Geneticists in the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology
industries, and in research establishments. In recognition of this the Division of
Genomic Medicine, University of Sheffield launched a new M.Sc. in Genetic
Epidemiology in October, 1999 with financial support from Glaxo-Wellcome. The
course has been very successful and is now in its seventh year. The Statistical
Genetics M.Sc. is a new course for 2006/2007. To our knowledge this is the first UK
M.Sc. in Statistical Genetics, and the only dedicated course.
Both courses are full-time over 12 months.
2005/2006 Fees: £11,700 (Overseas), £3985 (Home/ EU) - subject to yearly revision.
Individual modules may be taken on payment of a fixed fee.
Funding
For the Genetic Epidemiology M.Sc. we are able to offer 3 Cancer Research UK
bursaries for the course in September 2006. We have 2 MRC funded studentships
for the Statistical Genetics M.Sc.
Course Structures
Both courses share the following (1 week) modules:
Basic Genetics Non-parametric Linkage Analysis Association
Studies
Basic Human Genetics Parametric Linkage Analysis Seminar
Series
Population Genetics Segregation Analysis
Genetic Epidemiology M.Sc. (30% research)
A substantial research project (4 months) and 4 further (1 week) modules:
Basic Statistics, Epidemiology 1, Epidemiology 2 and Programming in C
Basic courses are designed to allow individuals with disparate backgrounds to
acquire the necessary statistical &/or genetic underpinning of the course.
Statistical Genetics M.Sc. (60% research)
A substantial research project (4 months) and 2 mini projects (4 weeks each). The
mini research projects are expected to include the following areas:
* Current laboratory technologies (e.g. mass spectrometry, microarrays)
* Bioinformatics
* Phylogenetics
* Statistical methodological issues in human genetics
Lecturers (both courses)
Prof Chris Cannings, Dr Angie Cox, Dr Kevin Walters, Dr Martin Nicklin, Dr Dawn
Teare (Genomic Medicine, University of Sheffield)
Prof Mike Campbell, (ScHARR, University of Sheffield)
Prof Doug Easton, Dr Deborah Thompson (CRUK, Cambridge)
Dr Jenny Barrett, (University of leeds),
Prof Tim Bishop, Dr Mark Iles (CRUK, Leeds)
Mr Mark Cannings, (ActionPoint Solutions Ltd.)
Contact Course Leader
Lorna Evett, Prof. Chris
Cannings
Division of Genomic Medicine, EU28 External
Examiner
Henry Wellcome Laboratories for Medical Research, Prof. Peter
Holmans
University of Sheffield, Beech Hill Road, University of
Cardiff
Sheffield, S10 2RX, United Kingdom.
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Tel 44 (0) 114 271 2566
http://www.shef.ac.uk/medicine/prospectivepg/taught/mscge/index.html
Previous student destinations
PhDs - Imperial College, Universities of Edinburgh, Cambridge, Sheffield,
Southampton, Newcastle and Western Australia.
Representative Employers - ARC Manchester, St. Mary´s Hospital Manchester,
CRUK Leeds, Genetics Knowledge Park Cambridge, University of Leicester,
Pharmaceutical Industry
