Overview

The Genetic Counselling program at the University of Technology Sydney is delivered in blended mode, utilising online, interactive teaching and learning activities coupled with a block of on-campus learning each session. Expert guest lecturers participate throughout the course, ensuring relevance and real-world application of coursework. On-campus learning takes place in the Graduate School of Health's education and research facility at UTS City campus.

Alongside the coursework, students participate in clinical placements, sourced by UTS, throughout the two-year program. Placements are offered in a variety of settings in Australia and may include the option of an approved international placement for interested students. Placements are supported by weekly reflective practice supervision. Students undertake research training to equip them with the skills to provide evidence-based care, talk with clients about research participation and findings and seek opportunities for higher degree research in the future.

Careers

Genetic counsellors have specialist knowledge in human genetics and genomics, counselling and health communication. With rapid developments in genetics and genomics, there is likely to be a range of new opportunities for genetic counsellors in the coming years. Career options include clinical roles in public and private settings, research, education, policy, and laboratory and biotech company genetic counselling roles.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communication and Counselling

Medical Genetics and Genomics in Practice

Research Methods in Genetic Counselling

Clinical and Community Placement

Genetic Counselling

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-02-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

96 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Sydney, Australia

Disciplines

Health Sciences Genetics View 11 other Masters in Genetics in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

CRICOS: 098052M

Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.

Applicants must have completed either:

an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline such as science, biomedical science, health science, social work, psychology, medicine, or related discipline, or

an undergraduate degree in any discipline and documented relevant work experience including clear evidence of career development, professional writing, and professional achievement or practice comparable to that expected of undergraduate degree holders in cognate disciplines.

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Tuition Fee

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60912 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1269 AUD per credit during 24 months.

A small number of postgraduate courses offer government subsidised Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP).

Living costs for Sydney

1882 - 3547 AUD /month

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Funding

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