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Graduate Certificate in ScienceInformal specialisationYear: 2022
Genetics
Overview
A specialisation in Genetics will prepare students for careers or advanced study which involve the application of fundamental genetics and genomics to all areas of biology, biomedical sciences and biotechnology. Graduates will develop knowledge and skills in the theory of genetics and molecular biology, population genetics and evolution. The transferable skills developed can be used in broad careers in science, including conservation, teaching, forensics, publishing, genetic counselling and research and in careers beyond the field of science.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of this specialisation, students should be able to:
- Apply a broad knowledge of genetic principles and different methods of genetic analysis;
- Explain how genetic principles and experimentation can be used to understand the biology of diverse organisms at different levels;
- Identify significant theoretical and technical advances in the discipline of genetics and the relationship between genetics and other disciplines in biology;
- Apply appropriate methods in genetics to solve problems in biology;
- Demonstrate scientific reasoning, problem solving and research skills;
- Analyse and interpret data derived from direct experimentation and from the literature;
- Identify and interpret scientific literature relevant to a topic in genetics;
- Demonstrate effective writing and oral presentation skills to communicate research findings.
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Structure
62.5 credit points
Completion of 62.5 points of study
- 50 points of study at level 3
- 12.5 points of study at level 9
Subject Options
Subject prerequisites: Details of stream specific requirements can be found at the Graduate Certificate in Science entry and participation requirements page.
Level 3
Students must select 50 points of level 3 subjects.
Students must take all of:
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| GENE30001 | Evolutionary Genetics and Genomics | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| GENE30002 | Genes: Organisation and Function | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| GENE30004 | Genetic Analysis | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
AND
One of:
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCMB30001 | Protein Structure and Function | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCMB30003 | Molecular Aspects of Cell Biology | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL30001 | Reproductive Physiology | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| BOTA30002 | Plant Evolution | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CEDB30002 | Concepts in Cell & Developmental Biology | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECOL30006 | Ecology in Changing Environments | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| GENE30005 | Human and Medical Genetics | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIIM30002 | Principles of Immunology | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIIM30011 | Medical Microbiology: Bacteriology | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| SCIE30001 | Science Research Project |
Summer Term (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| SCIE30002 | Science and Technology Internship |
Summer Term (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| ZOOL30004 | Evolution and the Human Condition | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Level 9
Plus 12.5 points of level 9 subjects selected from listed discipline subjects in the Master of Science (BioSciences) program
Last updated: 12 November 2022