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Graduate Diploma in Genomics and Health (GD-GENOHLT) // Attributes, outcomes and skills
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About this course
Principal Coordinator
Jan Hodgson
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
Knowledge
- Demonstrate expert knowledge of human genetics & genomics
- Illustrate the appropriate use of research methods within the healthcare setting
- Outline the ethical and legal frameworks relevant to the implementation of genomics in health
Skills
- Interpret and evaluate the application of genomic technologies into medicine and public health
- Display competence in communicating genetic and genomic concepts
- Analyse, appraise and synthesise research evidence relevant to the implementation of genomics in health
Application of knowledge and skills
- Apply comprehensive knowledge of genetics and genomics in a variety of health-related, community and policy settings
- Recognise and appraise factors influencing how advances in genomics can be implemented into diverse healthcare settings
- Display socially and culturally appropriate behaviour in keeping with relevant ethical, legal and professional standards
- Contribute evidence-based genomics expertise within multidisciplinary settings
- Identify future learning needs in order to maintain expert knowledge level
Generic skills
- Demonstrate advanced independent critical enquiry, analysis and reflection
- Reach a high level of achievement in writing, research or project activities, problem-solving and communication
- Be critical and creative thinkers, with an aptitude for continued self-directed learning
- Have a set of flexible and transferable skills for different types of employment
Last updated: 5 January 2024