Genetic Counselling
Admission requirements
Admission to the:
- Graduate Diploma in genetic Counselling, and
- Master of Genetic Counselling
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.
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 and entry into Part 2 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 |
| 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 | 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 |
| 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 | clinical experience |
| GENC5009 Genetic Counselling: Practice & Genomics |
6 | face to face |
|
GENC5016 |
6 |
face to face |
|
GENC5018 |
3 |
supervision |
Academic Year 2 Semester 2
| Unit of Study code and name | Credit points | Delivery mode |
|---|---|---|
| GENC5011 Clinical Practice 3 |
9 | clinical experience |
| GENC5012 Contemporary Issues Genetic Counselling |
3 | face to face |
| GENC5019 Research Dissertation and Capstone |
12 | supervision |