HEIW funding available for MsC modules in genomics

Published 17/02/26

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) is pleased to offer funding for healthcare professionals within NHS Wales to undertake MSc modules in genomics. 

Delivered by Cardiff University and Bangor University in partnership with the All Wales Medical Genomics Service (AWMGS) and Wales Gene Park (WGP), the standalone modules are designed to equip individuals with the skills and expertise required to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of genomics in healthcare, no matter their area of clinical practice or expertise. Each module is worth twenty credits, delivered through flexible online e-learning programmes to account for students’ existing professional and personal commitments.

Genomics is the study of an individual’s genes to develop a better understanding of their health. The advancing discipline offers opportunities to significantly improve patient care, some of which include:

• personalised treatment plans
• earlier diagnosis
• identifying other health risks 
• avoiding adverse effects from medication 
• tracking and responding to infection outbreaks, and  
• providing risk information for patients and their family members

With a skilled workforce and access to the right genomic testing, NHS Wales can transform patient care for generations to come.

Upcoming modules are as follows:

1. MET952 – Omics Techniques and Technologies and Application to Genetic Medicine 
Teaching dates: 23rd February – 10th June 2026 
Designed for healthcare professionals wanting to integrate multiomics into clinical practice 

2. MET955 – Bioinformatics, Interpretation and DQA in Genetic Analysis 
Teaching dates: 9th March 2026 - 24th June 2026 
Designed for health professionals seeking to enhance bioinformatics skills (doctors, clinicians, nurses, allied health professionals, healthcare scientists, genetic counsellors) 

3. MET951 – Application of Genomics in Infectious Disease 
Teaching dates: 9th March 2026 - 24th June 2026 
Designed for postgraduate health professionals focusing on genomics in infection (doctors, clinicians, nurses, allied health professionals, healthcare scientists, public health professionals) 
 
For more information and guidance on how to apply, please visit the Cardiff University website or email heiw.genomics@wales.nhs.uk. For more information on genomics in healthcare, visit our Genomics webpage.