Master of Genetic Counselling
The University of Melbourne
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00116K
In Australasia, genetic counsellors are allied health professionals who work in partnership with clinical geneticists or other medical specialists, often as part of a multidisciplinary team that may include other allied health professionals and/or scientists. Genetic counselling is a communication process that aims to help individuals, couples and families understand and adapt to the implications of a genetic contribution to a health condition.
Structure
The final year (100 credit points)
Subjects
- Human Genetics & Genomics in Healthcare
- Societal Implications of Genomics
- Fitness to Practice 1
- Principles of Counselling 1
- Healthcare Research-Principles & Designs
- Clinical Genomics
- Genomics in Practice
- Fitness to Practice 2
- Principles of Counselling 2
- Research Project in Human Genomics 1
- Clinical Practice
- Research Project in Human Genomics 2
- Advanced Clinical Genomics 1
- Genetic Counselling Practice 1
- Advanced Clinical Genomics 2
- Genetic Counselling Practice 2
Standard entry requirements
- An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) with a cognate genetics subject at second year level (or equivalent), AND
- Evidence of at least one first-year undergraduate biology subject AND at least one second-year subject (preferably human genetics), completed within the last 10 years with subject marks of at least 65% (or equivalent), AND
- At least six months of demonstrated relevant professional or volunteer experience.
- A personal statement, AND
- Three written, signed references to attest to your work or volunteer experience and ability to interact effectively and appropriately with people who are in distress
- Please ensure each of your three referees individually complete the online Master of Genetic Counselling Referee Report.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Parkville | International: $138,567 | No |
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| Parkville | Domestic: $60,884 | No |
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