Graduate Certificate in Genomics and Health

Rapid advances in genomics in the last decade are expected to bring about benefits and challenges in healthcare. These advances require a workforce able to incorporate new ways of thinking about, and applying, genomics knowledge in clinical practice and policy. The Graduate Certificate in Genomics and Health provides an introduction to the current and potential impact on health and medicine brought about by advances in genomics and related technologies. The Graduate Certificate in Genomics and Health is a six-month (full-time equivalent) nested award within the two-year Master of Genomics and Health course. The Graduate Certificate in Genomics and Health is designed for medical and allied health professionals who wish to upskill in genomics and medicine. It also caters for recent undergraduates in science and biomedicine who want to broaden their careers beyond the laboratory. In addition, it is relevant for individuals with a health or science background seeking careers in clinical trials, education, community-based organisations such as genetic support groups, government, or those seeking an entry point into a graduate research degree. The University of Melbourne has long been at the forefront of delivering genetics education. The Graduate Certificate in Genomics and Health is the first course of its kind to be offered in Australia. The program offers a flexible personalised learning experience, it adopts a blended learning approach, utilising both self-paced online learning and face-to-face tutorials and workshops that allow you to apply your knowledge in a problem-based learning environment. Led by research and education leaders within the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct, you will learn from the expertise of those based at the Royal Children's Hospital, the Murdoch Children's Institute, the University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, and more.