Master of Genetic Counselling

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00116K

In Australasia, genetic counsellors are allied health professionals who work in partnership with clinical geneticists or other medical specialists, often as part of a multidisciplinary team that may include other allied health professionals and/or scientists. Genetic counselling is a communication process that aims to help individuals, couples and families understand and adapt to the implications of a genetic contribution to a health condition.

Structure

The final year (100 credit points)

Subjects

• Human Genetics & Genomics in Healthcare
• Societal Implications of Genomics
• Fitness to Practice 1
• Principles of Counselling 1
• Healthcare Research-Principles & Designs
• Clinical Genomics
• Genomics in Practice
• Fitness to Practice 2
• Principles of Counselling 2
• Research Project in Human Genomics 1
• Clinical Practice
• Research Project in Human Genomics 2
• Advanced Clinical Genomics 1
• Genetic Counselling Practice 1
• Advanced Clinical Genomics 2
• Genetic Counselling Practice 2

Standard entry requirements

• An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) with a cognate genetics subject at second year level (or equivalent), AND
• Evidence of at least one first-year undergraduate biology subject AND at least one second-year subject (preferably human genetics), completed within the last 10 years with subject marks of at least 65% (or equivalent), AND
• At least six months of demonstrated relevant professional or volunteer experience.
• A personal statement, AND
• Three written, signed references to attest to your work or volunteer experience and ability to interact effectively and appropriately with people who are in distress
• Please ensure each of your three referees individually complete the online Master of Genetic Counselling Referee Report.

Study information

Fee comments

Campuses: Parkville.

Part time is only available for domestic students.

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