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104 weeks
On campus (Parkville)
Full time
March
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
234 St. Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC 3006
Student Information
Duration
2 years full time (200 points; nested Graduate Certificate/Graduate Diploma exit points available)
Entry Requirements
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Clinical Genome Variant Analysis 1
6.25 points, core (Year 1); basic principles of genome variant analysis, bioinformatics pipelines for exome/genome sequencing, and variant classification and reporting.
Human Genetics & Genomics in Healthcare
12.5 points, core (Year 1); molecular basis of single-gene, mitochondrial and chromosomal genetic diseases, aligned with HGSA genetic knowledge requirements.
Societal Implications of Genomics
12.5 points, core (Year 1); ethical, legal and social implications of genetics and genomics, public health genomics, and personal genomic testing.
Foundational Counselling Practice
6.25 points, core (Year 1); person-centred counselling and communication theories and skills in a healthcare context.
Streams and electives
Chosen across a wide range of academic discipline areas to suit individual interests, including internship and research project options with industry leaders and research networks.
Common Questions
The Master of Genomics and Health is the first of its kind in Australia, offering advanced training in genomics and preparing students for impactful roles in genomic medicine through both a research program and an internship program.
The Master of Genomics and Health 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. Variant curation is taught through two coursework subjects in the first year using case-based learning that increases in genomic complexity.
Yes, the Victorian Indigenous Genomics Scholarship Program is available for Indigenous applicants. This program will support you to become a genetic health storyteller and help Victorian individuals, families, and communities access the health benefits of this rapidly evolving science.
The Master of Genomics and Health is a 200-point nested award with exit points at the Graduate Certificate in Genomics and Health and Graduate Diploma in Genomics and Health levels.
The indicative first year fee for 2026 is AUD $25,984. Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available for this course.
Application
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Step 02
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Step 03
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