Master of Genomics and Health

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00116K

Rapid advances in genomics in the last decade are expected to bring about benefits and challenges in health care. These advances require a workforce able to incorporate new ways of thinking about, and applying genomics knowledge in clinical practice and policy. The Master of Genomics and Health provides advanced training in the current and potential impact on health and medicine brought about by advances in genomics and related technologies.

Structure

Total Credit Points 200

Subjects

• Intro to Human Genetics & Genomics
• Human Genetics & Genomics in Healthcare
• Societal Implications of Genomics
• Principles of Counselling 1
• Healthcare Research-Principles & Designs
• Clinical Genomics
• Principles of Counselling 2
• Clinical Genome Variant Analysis 2
• Advanced Clinical Genomics 1
• Frontiers in Genomics 2
• Genomics and Health Internship
• Research Project in Human Genomics 1
• Research Project in Human Genomics 2

Standard entry requirements

• An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a directly related discipline with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least H3 (65%) (or equivalent), AND pre-requisite studies with subject marks of at least H3 (65%) in biology to first-year undergraduate level (or equivalent) AND genetics to second-year undergraduate level (or equivalent). OR
• Six years of documented relevant work experience in a directly related discipline, AND pre-requisite studies with subject marks of at least H3 (65%) in biology to first-year undergraduate level (or equivalent) AND genetics to second-year undergraduate level (or equivalent). OR
• An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with a WAM of at least H3 (65%) (or equivalent), AND pre-requisite studies with subject marks of at least H3 (65%) in biology to first-year undergraduate level (or equivalent) AND genetics to second-year undergraduate level (or equivalent), AND at least two years of documented relevant work experience.

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