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Course structure
The Master of Genetic Counselling requires the successful completion of 200 credit points.
- 200 credit points of Compulsory subjects.
The 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.
Subject options
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 | Foundational Counselling Practice | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| WELF90016 | Advanced Counselling Practice | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| 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: 19 November 2025