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Genetics
Graduate Diploma in ScienceInformal specialisationYear: 2024
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:
- Integrate understanding of genetic concepts and experimental approaches and apply this knowledge to biological systems at multiple scales of complexity from molecules to populations
- Articulate key principles and methods in the discipline of genetics and examine the contribution of contemporary advances to the discipline
- Critically evaluate and synthesise the scientific literature relevant to diverse and contemporary topics in Genetics
- Conceptualise, design, and apply methods and experiments that address key genetic principles
- Analyse and interpret data derived from direct laboratory and field experimentation, the scientific literature and from genomic databases
- Work effectively, responsibly, ethically, and safely both as individuals and as part of diverse teams to address problems in genetics
- Effectively communicate genetic concepts and scientific research to diverse audiences.
Last updated: 2 May 2024
Structure
125 credit points
Completion of 125 points:
- 50 points of study at Level 2 or above;
- 50 points of study at Level 3;
- 25 point of study at Level 9
Subject Options
Subject prerequisites: Details of stream specific requirements can be found at the Graduate Diploma in Science entry and participation requirements page.
Level 2
Students should select 50 points of level 2 options to meet the pre-requisites for their level 3 choices.
Students must take both of:
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| GENE20001 | Foundations of Genetics and Genomics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| GENE20004 | Applications of Genetics and Genomics | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
AND
Two of:
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCMB20002 | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| BCMB20005 | Techniques in Molecular Science |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| BOTA20002 | Plant Biodiversity | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| BOTA20004 | Flora of Victoria | Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| MIIM20002 | Microbes, Infections and Responses | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
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 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| GENE30002 | Genes: Organisation and Function | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| GENE30004 | Genetic Analysis | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
AND
One of:
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCMB30003 | Molecular Aspects of Cell Biology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| BOTA30002 | Plant Evolution | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| BOTA30005 | Plant Molecular Biology & Biotechnology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CEDB30002 | Concepts in Cell & Developmental Biology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ECOL30006 | Ecology in Changing Environments | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| GENE30005 | Human and Medical Genetics | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| SCIE30001 | Science Research Project |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| ZOOL30004 | Evolutionary Applications | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Level 9
Plus 25 points of level 9 subjects selected from listed discipline subjects in the Master of Science (BioSciences) program.
Last updated: 2 May 2024