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104 weeks
On campus (Parkville)
Full time (Year 1) / Part time available (Year 2)
February
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
234 St. Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC 3006
Student Information
Duration
2 years (Year 1 full time; Year 2 may be part time)
Entry Requirements
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Australian Counselling Association (ACA) / PACFA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
ACA / PACFA
Course Content
Introduction to Genetic Counselling
Core subject (Year 1).
Human Genetics & Genomics in Healthcare
Core subject (Year 1).
Societal Implications of Genomics
Core subject (Year 1).
Foundational Counselling Practice
Core subject (Year 1).
Healthcare Research-Principles & Designs
Core subject (Year 1).
Clinical Genomics
Core subject.
Advanced Counselling Practice
Core subject.
Research Project in Human Genomics 1
Core subject.
Research Project in Human Genomics 2
Core subject.
Advanced Clinical Genomics 1
Core subject (Year 2).
Advanced Clinical Genomics 2
Core subject (Year 2).
Genetic Counselling Practice 1
Core subject (Year 2).
Genetic Counselling Practice 2
Core subject (Year 2).
Clinical Practice
Core subject (Year 2); clinical placements in genetic counselling settings.
Common Questions
The Master of Genetic Counselling at The University of Melbourne has a duration of 104 weeks (approximately 2 years).
The estimated total course cost for the Master of Genetic Counselling is AUD $151,350, which includes tuition fees of AUD $151,200 and non-tuition fees of AUD $150.
The Master of Genetic Counselling is delivered at The University of Melbourne's campus in Parkville, Victoria, which is a location owned and operated by the provider (CRICOS Provider Code: 00116K).
International students can contact The University of Melbourne's Enrolment Compliance and Reporting team by phone at 03 8344 4022 or by email at student-visa@unimelb.edu.au.
No, the Master of Genetic Counselling is not a dual qualification. It is a standalone Masters Degree (Coursework) with CRICOS Course Code 061969D.
Application
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Step 02
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Step 03
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