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Genomic medicine or molecular medicine?

Hi there,

So I was planning to do a masters now that I've finished my bachelor's in Biomedical Science. I'm just struggling to decide between genomic medicine and molecular medicine. They're both taught masters courses with a 3 month research project.
I feel like I might enjoy molecular medicine more as it's broader and includes some genetics as well, then again I only had two genetics modules throughout my studies which were quite interesting as well. I think it might be a matter of keeping my options open but at some point I'll have to specialise in something and you can always draw connections to genetics with every disease so it is not a too narrow area of research.

Anyone with some advice or maybe someone who even did either of the courses and can tell me about their experience and what they're doing now?

Thanks :smile:.
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Original post by Med20st
Hi there,

So I was planning to do a masters now that I've finished my bachelor's in Biomedical Science. I'm just struggling to decide between genomic medicine and molecular medicine. They're both taught masters courses with a 3 month research project.
I feel like I might enjoy molecular medicine more as it's broader and includes some genetics as well, then again I only had two genetics modules throughout my studies which were quite interesting as well. I think it might be a matter of keeping my options open but at some point I'll have to specialise in something and you can always draw connections to genetics with every disease so it is not a too narrow area of research.

Anyone with some advice or maybe someone who even did either of the courses and can tell me about their experience and what they're doing now?

Thanks :smile:.

You might wish to go for an MRes if your aim is to get onto a PhD later.
Reply 3
Original post by StarLinyx
You might wish to go for an MRes if your aim is to get onto a PhD later.

Thanks but I'd rather not do a MRes - I want to learn more through modules and do a research project, not do a research project only. My aim is actually to study medicine a year later so I think a MSc is the most useful way to do something that'll benefit me later on - and still give me a backup plan on case anything goes wrong.
Original post by Med20st
Thanks but I'd rather not do a MRes - I want to learn more through modules and do a research project, not do a research project only. My aim is actually to study medicine a year later so I think a MSc is the most useful way to do something that'll benefit me later on - and still give me a backup plan on case anything goes wrong.

Why are you doing the masters at all? It certainly isn't necessary.
Tip: If you want to do Medicine later, then you may wish to do an MSc that is relevant to the medical speciality you would potentially like to work in, such as Cardiovascular, Musculoskeletal or Neuroscience. This will be useful, as you won't then need to intercalate later with yet another MSc degree after your 3rd/4th years in Medical School.
Reply 6
Thanks and I do believe the genomics medicine is an area that I am interested in but so is molecular medicine. Both are relevant for potential medical specialities later on and that is part of why I am considering these. On the other side I've already got enough work experience and would rather benefit from more education than "wasting my time" with working which wouldn't benefit my future goals.

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