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Master of Genetic Counselling (MC-GENCOUN) // Course structure
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Course structure
Students will complete all 14 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.
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Year One
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
GENE90001 | Human Genetics & Genomics in Healthcare | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GENE90002 | Clinical Genomics | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
POPH90226 | Societal Implications of Genomics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
WELF90004 | Principles of Counselling 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
WELF90005 | Principles of Counselling 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
HLTH90014 | Healthcare Research-Principles & Designs | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
HLTH90011 | Research Project in Human Genomics 1 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
WELF90010 | Introduction to Genetic Counselling | Year Long (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
Year Two
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
GENE90021 | Advanced Clinical Genomics 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
GENE90022 | Advanced Clinical Genomics 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
WELF90009 | Genetic Counselling Practice 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
WELF90008 | Genetic Counselling Practice 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
PAED90020 | Clinical Practice | Year Long (Off Campus) |
37.5 |
HLTH90013 | Research Project in Human Genomics 2 | Year Long (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
Last updated: 8 November 2024