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Master of Genetic Counselling (MC-GENCOUN) // Course structure
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About this course
Coordinator
Dr Jan Hodgson
Contact
Melbourne Medical School
Currently enrolled students:
- Contact Stop 1
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
Future students:
- Further information and enquiries: http://go.unimelb.edu.au/3vwa
Course structure
Students will complete all 11 core subjects (200 credit points) to graduate with a Master of Genetic Counselling.
Graduate Diploma in Genetic Counselling is available after completion of year one (100 credit points), only as an exit award. Completion of the Graduate Diploma in Genetic Counselling does not satisfy requirements to register as a practicing Genetic Counsellor.
Subject options
Year One
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
GENE90001 | Human Genetics and Genetic Counselling 1 | Not available in 2017 | 12.5 |
GENE90003 | Counselling Skills | Not available in 2017 | 12.5 |
GENE90004 | Health Communication Skills 1 | Not available in 2017 | 12.5 |
POPH90226 | Public Health Genomics | Not available in 2017 | 12.5 |
GENE90002 | Clinical Genetics | Not available in 2017 | 12.5 |
GENE90005 | Genetic Counselling and the Community | Not available in 2017 | 12.5 |
PAED90016 | Health Communication Skills 2 | Not available in 2017 | 12.5 |
PAED90027 | Healthcare Research-Principles & Designs | Not available in 2017 | 12.5 |
Year Two
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
PAED90020 | Clinical Practice | Year Long (On Campus - Parkville) |
50 |
PAED90021 | Genetic Counselling Practice | Year Long (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
PAED90023 | Research Dissertation: Minor Thesis | Year Long (Online) |
37.5 |
Last updated: 18 December 2020