The aim of this course is to provide the student with an introduction to the key areas of human genetics, genomics and genetic variation. 

The course, also through clinical and laboratory placements, will provide adequate opportunity for students to develop the ability to:

- draw and interpret pedigrees

- explain inheritance and genetic concepts in patient appropriate language

- access relevant medical information

- interpret test results

- prepare patients for testing and offering post-test support

- assess genetic risk

Students at the end of the course will have to know disease genetics, inheritance patterns and risk calculations, how genomic medicine can be utilized to elucidate disease mechanisms, and the fundamental concepts in the context of genomic medicine.

To make students familiarize with a broad range of clinical settings in order to develop graduates who are prepared for independent and interprofessional practice.