Introductory Medical Genetics
RHHG5026
The aim of this unit is to provide students with a broad introduction to the principles and practice of medical genetics. The content covered includes: history and philosophy of medical genetics, genetic informatics, molecular basis of human inheritance, Mendelian inheritance, biochemical genetics, mitochondrial inheritance, cytogenetics, neurogenetics and cancer genetics. At the end of this unit of study the student should have a basic understanding of the topics above and be able to apply this knowledge to further study in this area.
Unit of study details
Unit of study level: Postgraduate
Credit points: 4
Commencing semesters: 10
Further unit of study information
Unit of study handbook: RHHG5026
Costs and scholarships information: Costs and Scholarships
Final dates to withdraw from units of study: Census Dates
Available for study abroad and exchange: No
Our courses that offer this unit of study
- Master of Medicine (Reproductive Health Sciences and Human Genetics)
- Master of Science in Medicine (Reproductive Health Sciences and Human Genetics)
- Master of Medicine (Reproductive Health Sciences and Human Genetics) and Master of Philosophy
- Master of Science in Medicine (Reproductive Health Sciences and Human Genetics)/Master of Philosophy