Overview

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.

The role of a genetic counsellor includes

provision of risk information to individuals/families,
education about a genetic condition to individuals/families/health professionals
counselling to individuals/families to promote informed health care decision making
psychosocial support to individuals/families who have a history of a genetic condition

The Genetic Counselling program at University of Melbourne is a professionally accredited coursework degree, completed full time over two years.

Career

With a Master of Genetic Counselling you can be employed as:

An Associate Genetic Counsellor for individuals undergoing genetic/genomic testing in cancer, prenatal, adult or paediatric medicine settings
A researcher or program officer in clinical research, public health or community support organisations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Genetics & Genomics in Healthcare

Societal Implications of Genomics

Fitness to Practice

Healthcare Research-Principles & Designs

Clinical Genomics

Genomics in Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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81

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

200 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

Genetics Counselling Psychology 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.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 061969D

In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:

an undergraduate degree 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 undergraduate genetics subject (preferably human genetics), completed in the last 10 years and with subject marks of at least 65%, or equivalent. Applicants should attach relevant biology and genetics subject descriptions (in English) to their application; and
a personal statement; and
at least a minimum 6 months of demonstrated, relevant volunteer or professional experience; and
three written, signed references to attest to volunteer/work experience and ability; and
an interview (which may be restricted to shortlisted applicants)

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Tuition Fees

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30976 AUD / year

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Citizens or residents

28992 AUD / year

≈ 28992 AUD / year

Additional Details

Commonwealth supported places (CSP) are available for this course

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

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