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26 weeks
Blended learning (self-paced online components combined with face-to-face tutorials and workshops)
On campus
March
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
234 St. Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC 3006
Student Information
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
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Foundational Counselling Practice
6.25 points, core. Counselling and communication theories in a professional healthcare context, person-centred therapy skills.
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.
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.
Healthcare Research - Principles & Designs
12.5 points, core. Designing and conducting empirical clinical research in hospital, community and primary care settings.
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
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 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.
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.
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.
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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