Medical genetics is an emerging discipline in medicine, which covers many hot topics in life sciences. Medical genetics is based on the knowledge of biochemistry, molecular biology and cell biology, and illustrates the mechanism of genetic diseases, pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment. It also provides basic skills for both basic medicine and clinical medicine. 

Medical genetics has distinctive characteristics of scientific research, practice and innovation. The goal of this course is to make students understand medical genetics, enhance professional self-confidence, inspire motivation to pursue a vast range of careers at all levels.