Graduate Certificate in Genomics and Health

The University of Melbourne

The University of Melbourne

CRICOS 096347A ยท Duration: 6 months

Duration

26 weeks

Delivery

Blended learning (self-paced online components combined with face-to-face tutorials and workshops)

Study Load

On campus

Intakes

March

Course Overview

About This Course

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.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Melbourne

234 St. Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC 3006

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Student Information

Fees & Entry by Student Type

Tuition Fee

Australian full fee (AF) AUD $12,992 (2026 indicative first year fee); Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available

Duration

6 months full time

Intakes

March

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements
  • No specific entry requirements were available from the page content.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities
The graduate programs in Genomics and Health will prepare you for a future within a wide range of genomics-related careers. The course 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.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units5 units
01

Foundational Counselling Practice

6.25 points, core. Counselling and communication theories in a professional healthcare context, person-centred therapy skills.

02

Societal Implications of Genomics

12.5 points, core. Ethical, legal and social implications (ELSI) of genetics and genomics, public health genomics, and personal genomic testing.

03

Human Genetics & Genomics in Healthcare

12.5 points, core. Complexity of the human genome and tools for risk assessment; molecular basis of single-gene, mitochondrial and chromosomal genetic diseases.

04

Healthcare Research - Principles & Designs

12.5 points, core. Designing and conducting empirical clinical research in hospital, community and primary care settings.

05

Clinical Genome Variant Analysis 1

6.25 points, core. Basic principles of genome variant analysis, bioinformatics pipeline for whole exome/genome sequencing, variant classification and reporting. Prerequisite for GENE90025 Clinical Genome Variant Analysis 2.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the Graduate Certificate in Genomics and Health designed for?

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.

What is the study format of the Graduate Certificate in Genomics and Health?

The program 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. It is delivered on campus at Parkville and runs for six months full-time.

Is the Graduate Certificate in Genomics and Health unique in Australia?

Yes, the Graduate Certificate in Genomics and Health is the first course of its kind to be offered in Australia, building on the University of Melbourne's longstanding leadership in delivering genetics education.

Who teaches the Graduate Certificate in Genomics and Health?

The course is taught by renowned research and education leaders from prestigious hospitals and research institutes in Melbourne, including those based at the Royal Children's Hospital, the Murdoch Children's Institute, and the University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, all within the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct.

Can the Graduate Certificate in Genomics and Health lead to further study?

Yes, the Graduate Certificate in Genomics and Health is a nested award within the two-year Master of Genomics and Health course, meaning it can serve as a pathway into the Master of Genomics and Health program offered by the University of Melbourne.

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