Overview
Overview
Designed for a broad audience, the Genomics and Health program at University of Melbourne will prepare you for a future within a wide range of genomics related careers.
Relevant to medical and allied health professionals who wish to upskill in the area of genomics and medicine. Or recent undergraduates in science and biomedicine who want to broaden their careers beyond the laboratory.
It will also be relevant to those with a health or science background who seek careers in clinical trials, education, community-based organisations such as genetic support groups, government or those seeking an entry point into a graduate research degree.
The program adopts a blended learning approach, utilising both self-paced online learning, and face-to-face tutorials and workshops that allows you to apply your knowledge in a problem-based learning environment.
Careers
Graduates of this program will have access to a wide range of job opportunities upon graduation and will be well prepared to embark on an exciting career in developing fields that are hungry for graduates with specialised knowledge.
Some of those fields include:
- Public Health and Health Policy
- Science
- Clinical trials and research
- Medical and Allied Health Settings
- Law.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Human Genetics and Genomics
- Human Genetics and Genomics in Healthcare
- Societal Implications of Genomics
- Healthcare Research-Principles and Designs
- Clinical Genomics
- Clinical Genome Variant Analysis
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
- Part-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Health Sciences Genetics View 11 other Masters in Genetics in AustraliaWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- CRICOS code: 096349K
- an undergraduate degree, in a cognate discipline such as Science, Health Sciences, Social Work, Psychology, etc. (65%) or equivalent and pre-requisite studies with subject marks of at least 65% (H3) in: biology to first year undergraduate level, or equivalent and genetics to second year undergraduate level or equivalent OR
- six years of documented relevant work experience in a cognate discipline and pre-requisite studies with subject marks of at least 65% (H3) in biology to first year undergraduate level, or equivalent and genetics to second year undergraduate level, or equivalent
In addition, all applicants must include a statement of no more than 400 words that explains:
- Reason(s) for applying for the Master of Genomics and Health including known or proposed career objectives
- How their education/background addresses the entry requirements
Tuition Fee
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International
65083 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 130167 AUD for the full programme during 24 months. -
National
25200 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 50400 AUD for the full programme during 24 months.
Living costs for Melbourne
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Genomics and Health.
Available Scholarships
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