Genetic Counselling
Admission requirements
In general, admission to the Graduate Diploma in and the Master of Genetic Counselling requires an undergraduate degree, a successful interview and a demonstrated aptitude for study in genetics or a related field.
See 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
| UoS code and name | Credit points |
|---|---|
| GENC5001 Clinical Genetics |
6 |
| GENC5002 Applied Clinical Genetics |
6 |
| GENC5003 Counselling Theory and Skills |
6 |
| EDPK5003 Developing a Research Project |
6 |
Academic Year 1 Semester 2
| UoS code and name | Credit points |
|---|---|
| PUBH5422 Health Communication: Risks and decisions |
6 |
| GENC5004 Clinical Practice 1 |
6 |
| GENC5005 Diagnostic and Risk Assessment Analysis |
3 |
| GENC5006 Ethical, Legal and Social Issues |
3 |
| GENC5017 Research Project Implementation I |
4 |
| BETH5208 Introduction to Human Research Ethics |
2 |
Academic Year 2 Semester 1
| UoS code and name | Credit points |
|---|---|
| GENC5008 Clinical Practice 2 |
9 |
| GENC5009 Genetic Counselling: Practice & Genomics |
6 |
|
GENC5016 |
6 |
|
GENC5018 |
3 |
Academic Year 2 Semester 2
| UoS code and name | Credit points |
|---|---|
| GENC5011 Clinical Practice 3 |
9 |
| GENC5012 Contemporary Issues Genetic Counselling |
3 |
| GENC5019 Research Dissertation and Capstone |
12 |