Unfortunately, Imperial College will no longer be a provider of the HEE Genomic Medicine funded pathway after this upcoming academic year (2025-2026).
Current NHS employees may be eligible for apply for funding from NHS England Genomics Education (previously known as HEE) to undertake our course in Genomic Medicine.
Funding covers course fees only for Genomic Medicine and is limited to NHS healthcare professionals working in England on a permanent contract from the full range of professional backgrounds and groups (such as medicine, nursing, healthcare scientists and technologists). Please note funding can only be allocated to those who are post registration professionals.
How will this affect your studies?
The end of this contract between Imperial and HEE means that all funded students must complete their studies at Imperial in the 2025-2026 academic year (between 1 October 2025-30 September 2026).
What are the entry requirements?
Applicants must meet the Genomic Medicine programme academic requirements and English Language requirement. A special case may be made for those who do not meet the academic requirements but have substantial work experience, relevant to the programme.
Can I apply for the full MSc programme?
Due to the contract between HEE and Imperial College coming to an end, we are only able to offer funding for the upcoming 2025-26 academic year. This means we can offer funding for a PG Certificate only (for new starters).
The academic credit you achieve at Imperial College may be transferrable to another university. To continue your studies onto the HEE-funded PGDip or MSc, you can apply to other institutions that will continue to offer the HEE funded pathway. Queries can be directed to the NHS England Genomics Education Programme (GEP) directly.
Alternatively, you may opt to complete up to three modules as standalone short courses (also known as CPPD modules) and receive funding.
How do I apply for funding?
- Submit an online application for the Postgraduate Certificate in Genomic Medicine. You must indicate you are interested in being considered for HEE funding either in your application, at interview or by emailing genomic@imperial.ac.uk.
- Successful offer holders will have their funding application started by the University. The University, student and their line manager will need to complete an online form to be submitted to the Genomics Education Programme (GEP).
- The student is responsible for ensuring all sections are completed prior to submission, in advance of September.
- Students will need to meet the funding requirements before approval will be granted.
For more information on the process, please see the Genomics Education Programme website.
Are there any funding requirements?
Applicants must also meet the criteria as outlined in the ‘Funding rules’ section of each module on the Genomics Education Programme website.
Funded students must maintain satisfactory academic progress and a good standing towards degree requirements for the duration of their enrolment.
Further questions?
For any other queries please email the programme team directly at genomic@imperial.ac.uk.