Online Introductory Genetics

Genetics is at the heart of understanding how traits are inherited, why individuals differ, and how genes influence health and disease. Whether you're looking to refresh your knowledge before postgraduate study or deepen your understanding of this fascinating subject, this course provides a solid introduction to the core principles of genetics and genomics.

Recent advances in genomic technologies have transformed our understanding of human biology and are driving developments in areas such as disease diagnosis, personalised medicine and healthcare. By building a strong foundation in the key concepts of genetics, you'll be well prepared to explore this rapidly evolving field and develop the knowledge needed for further study in Medical Genetics & Genomics.

Whether you are returning to study or would simply like to strengthen your knowledge, this online course provides the opportunity to refresh the fundamental principles of inheritance, genetics and genome structure. These concepts form the foundation of the teaching and learning approaches used throughout the MSc Medical Genetics & Genomics.

*Successful completion of this short course alone does not guarantee you an automatic enrolment onto the MSc programme. Please see the full list of MSc entry requirements and/or refer to your post-interview conditional offer letter for further information.

• Enrolment in the short course is open all year round
• Online learning gives you the flexibility of when, where, and how to study, whilst the self-study format allows you to fit study to your learning style and pace
• Pre-recorded lectures are delivered by Oxford Brookes University academics with experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students
• Practice quizzes support your learning and prepare you successfully for the final multiple choice quiz; there is no limit on the number of times you can take the practice quizzes
• Upon successful completion of the short course and if fully enrolled onto our MSc in Medical Genetics & Genomics programme, the £500 fee will be offset from your tuition fees through a discount on your Year 1 tuition fees
• Access to the short course material will be enabled for the entire period of your enrolment in our in Medical Genetics & Genomics programme as study aids.

This online course provides an introduction to the basic concepts within the field of genetics (such as population genetics and phylogenetics), and basic computational analyses commonly used in genetic analyses. The course focuses on biomedical applications of these techniques, providing an introduction to concepts and techniques that you will encounter in more depth on the MSc in Medical Genetics & Genomics.