Graduate Certificate in Genomics and Health (GC-GENOHLT) // Entry and participation requirements

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Entry requirements

1. In order to be considered for entry, applicants must provide evidence of having completed: 
a) an undergraduate degree, in a cognate discipline such as Science, Health Sciences, Social Work, Psychology, Medicine, or related discipline, with a weighted average mark of at least H3 (65%) or equivalent 
and 
pre-requisite studies with subject  marks of at least 65% (H3) in: biology to first year undergraduate level, or equivalent and genetics to second year undergraduate level or equivalent 
OR 
b) six years of documented relevant work experience in a cognate discipline 
and 
pre-requisite studies with subject  marks of at least 65% (H3) in biology to first year undergraduate level, or equivalent and genetics to second year undergraduate level, or equivalent 
OR 
c) an undergraduate degree in any discipline, or equivalent, with a weighted average mark of at least H3 (65%), or equivalent, 
and  
pre-requisite studies with subject marks of at least 65% (H3) in biology to first year undergraduate level, or equivalent and genetics to second year undergraduate level, or equivalent 
and 
at least two years of documented relevant work experience in a cognate discipline 

AND 

All applicants must include a statement of no more than 400 words that explains

  • Reason(s) for applying for the Master of Genomics and Health including known or proposed career objectives
  • How their education/background addresses the entry requirements

Applicants must attach relevant biology and genetics subject descriptions to this statement (not included in the word count). 

Meeting this requirement does not guarantee selection.

2. In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:

  • prior academic performance; and
  • relevant work experience; and
  • the personal statement

3. Short listed applicants will be contacted for interview. The Selection Committee may conduct tests and may call for referee reports or employer references to elucidate any of the matters referred to above. The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Academic Board rules on the use of selection instruments.

4. Applicants are required to satisfy the university’s English language requirements for graduate courses. For those applicants seeking to meet these requirements by one of the standard tests approved by the Academic Board, performance band 7 is required.


Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.The University is dedicated to providing support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Student Equity and Disability Liaison Unit website. http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity

Last updated: 21 February 2025