Genetics // Structure
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Genetics
Structure
- Discipline Core subjects (12.5 points);
- Elective subjects (37.5 points);
- Research Project (50 points).
Subject Options
Discipline Core
Students must select one of:
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| GENE90012 | |||
| GENE90018 | Current Topics in Evolutionary Genetics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Electives
Students must select three subjects from the following:
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTCH90005 | Advanced Molecular Biology Techniques | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| BTCH90009 | Genomics and Bioinformatics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| BIOL90001 | Microscopy for Biological Sciences | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| SCIE90013 | Communication for Research Scientists |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Winter Term (Online)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
OR 12.5 or 25 points of other approved subjects, including up to 25 points of approved third-year level Genetics subjects, if this is
recommended by the stream coordinator.
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Research Project
The research project is taken over two semesters and the assessment consists of a research proposal (30%) and minor thesis (70%).
Depending on the coursework subjects taken a student would normally enrol in a combination of Research Project subjects as indicated below to ensure they have completed 50 points by the end of the course.
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| GENE90013 | Advanced Genetic Research | No longer available | |
| GENE90015 | Advanced Genetic Research | No longer available | |
| GENE90016 | Advanced Genetic Research | No longer available |
Notes
This program does not have a mid-year intake.
Links
http://graduate.science.unimelb.edu.au/Last updated: 4 March 2025