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In response to COVID-19, the University of Sydney has reviewed the availability of courses to be delivered remotely for students commencing their studies in Semester 1, 2021.
Some units of study and/or placements relating to this course cannot be delivered remotely or online for students commencing their study in Semester 1, 2021. You will be required to attend in-person on campus from Semester 2, 2021.
Note: The University intends to offer as many units of study as possible in a remote as well as face-to-face learning method of delivery in Semester 1, 2021 and subject to ongoing border closures and public health orders impacting attendance on campus, in Semester 2, 2021. However, some units of study and courses require students to study in-person at the relevant University of Sydney campus/es and host locations for placements and will not be available remotely.
About this course
The next breakthroughs in personalised medicine and genetic therapies will require a workforce with the skills to understand and use a range of genetic techniques and technologies, to interpret complex data sets, and to translate diagnostic, scientific and laboratory findings into clinical practice.
The Graduate Diploma in Biomedical Science (Genomics and Precision Medicine) is designed to meet the rapidly growing demand in biomedical science for graduates who are skilled in state-of-the-art omic techniques and who are versed in the language of genetics.
The Graduate Diploma in Biomedical Science (Genomics and Precision Medicine) is suitable for recent science and health graduates as well as established scientists or clinicians who want to advance their careers in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of genetic diseases. It is also suitable for those wishing to upgrade from the embedded Graduate Certificate in Biomedical Science (Genomics and Precision Medicine). This degree will allow you to hone and expand your skills and knowledge in the genomic sciences in a range of careers and settings including genomics diagnostics and genetic therapies.
For academic requirements check the ‘Admission requirements’ section on this page.
You can apply online via the application portal. When you are ready to apply, select the ‘Apply’ button on this course page. Visit the How to apply page for other important information.
Closing dates
Semester 1 - 11 February of the commencing year
Semester 2 - 15 July of the commencing year
We strongly encourage applicants to apply as early as possible, offers are made on a rolling basis and places are limited. Separate scholarship deadlines apply - check the scholarships website for details.
Semester 1 (March) and Semester 2 (August)
You can apply online via the application portal. When you are ready to apply, select the ‘Apply’ button on this course page. Visit the How to apply page for other important information.
Closing dates
Semester 1 - 11 February of the commencing year
Semester 2 - 15 July of the commencing year
We strongly encourage applicants to apply as early as possible, offers are made on a rolling basis and places are limited. Separate scholarship deadlines apply - check the scholarships website for details.
Semester 1 (March) and Semester 2 (August)
In the Graduate Diploma in Biomedical Science (Genomics and Precision Medicine) you’ll study 36 credit points of subjects, including two 6 credit point core units in Clinical Laboratory Science and Genomics, Omics and Medical Applications.
You will also complete up to 24 credit points of stream selective units spanning Cancer and Pathogen Genomics, Disease Diagnosis and Treatment, and Genomics in Clinical Practice. Alternatively, complement your studies with an elective unit of study.
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Clinical Laboratory Science |
Genomics in |
Cancer Genomics |
Drugs and Devices: R and D to Registration |
Genomics, Omics & Medical Applications |
Pathogen Genomics |
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Admission to the Graduate Diploma in Biomedical Science (Genomics and Precision Medicine) requires:
The academic requirements that are displayed are applicable to currently available courses only, and are updated annually in October and may be changed without notice. The Handbooks Online and the University of Sydney calendar are the official legal source of information relating to study at the University of Sydney, and you are referred to those documents.
For more information about the University’s credit policy, please see the Credit for Previous Studies page.
Outstanding students who complete the requirements of the Graduate Diploma in Biomedical Science (Genomics and Precision Medicine) will be eligible to apply for enrolment into the Master of Biomedical Science (Genomics and Precision Medicine).
Graduates from the Graduate Diploma in Biomedical Sciences (Genomics and Precision Medicine) will have deep and broad knowledge of genetic medicine, research literature and genomic techniques. They are able to adopt an evidence - based approach in clinical laboratories, and in non-clinical settings.
Associate Professor Scott Byrne - scott.byrne@sydney.edu.au
Associate Professor Tina Hinton - tina.hinton@sydney.edu.au
Dr Megan Steain - megan.steain@sydney.edu.au
