Genetic Counselling
Admission requirements
Admission to the:
- Master of Genetic Counselling, and
- Graduate Diploma in Genetic Counselling (no direct entry)
requires:
- an undergraduate degree;
- a successful interview; and
- a demonstrated aptitude for study in genetics or a related field.
See the course Rules for further details.
Course structure
The Graduate Diploma in Genetic Counselling requires the successful completion of 48 credit points of Stage 1 units of study and is an early exit program from the Masters only.
The Master of Genetic Counselling requires the successful completion of 96 credit points of units of study including:
- 48 credit points of Stage 1 units of study; and
- 48 credit points of Stage 2 units of study.
Pattern of enrolment
In order to fulfill the Human Genetics Society of Australasia requirements for Genetic Counselling Part I certification (Board eligibility) and entry into Part 2 (Board Certification) of the professional certification for genetic counselling, the course must be undertaken in the following sequence. All units of study are compulsory unless otherwise noted.
Academic Year 1 Semester 1
| Unit of Study code and name | Credit points | Delivery mode |
|---|---|---|
| GENC5001 Clinical Genetics |
6 | face to face |
| GENC5002 Applied Clinical Genetics |
6 | face to face |
| GENC5003 Counselling Theory and Skills |
6 | face to face coursework/ clinical experience |
| GENC5020 Genetic Counselling Research Overview |
6 | face to face |
Academic Year 1 Semester 2
| Unit of Study code and name | Credit points | Delivery mode |
|---|---|---|
| PUBH5422 Health Communication: Risks and decisions |
6 | online/intensive |
| GENC5004 Clinical Practice 1 |
6 | face to face coursework/ clinical experience |
| GENC5005 Diagnostic and Risk Assessment Analysis |
3 | face to face |
| GENC5006 Ethical, Legal and Social Issues |
3 | face to face |
| GENC5017 Research Project Implementation I |
4 | supervision/ face to face coursework |
| BETH5208 Introduction to Human Research Ethics |
2 | block mode; online |
Academic Year 2 Semester 1
| Unit of Study code and name | Credit points | Delivery mode |
|---|---|---|
| GENC5008 Clinical Practice 2 |
9 | face to face coursework/ clinical experience |
| GENC5009 Genetic Counselling: Practice & Genomics |
6 | face to face |
|
GENC5016 |
6 |
Supervision/ face to face coursework |
|
GENC5018 |
3 |
Supervision/ face to face coursework |
Academic Year 2 Semester 2
| Unit of Study code and name | Credit points | Delivery mode |
|---|---|---|
| GENC5011 Clinical Practice 3 |
9 | face to face coursework/ clinical experience |
| GENC5012 Contemporary Issues Genetic Counselling |
3 | face to face |
| GENC5019 Research Dissertation and Capstone |
12 | supervision |