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Introduction to Genetic Counselling (WELF90010) // Assessment

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Assessment

Year Long

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Role-play with peer and written assignment

  • 1000 words (equivalent)
Second half of semester one10%

Semester one written exam

  • 2000 words (equivalent)
Hurdle requirement: This is assessing understanding of the HGSA professional competencies in genetic counselling. Students need to achieve 70% in this exam to continue this subject. 		During the examination period20%

Role-play with peer and written assignment

  • 1000 words (equivalent)
First half of semester two10%

Group presentation

  • 1000 words (equivalent)
First half of semester two10%

Role play with tutor and written assignment

  • 2000 words (equivalent)
Second half of semester two20%

Portfolio of education and placement activites and student reflections

  • 3000 words (equivalent)
Hurdle requirement: The activities demonstrated by this portfolio fulfill the requirements of the HGSA professional competenices for genetic counselling practice. This will demonstrate that students are competent to undertake clinical placements in Year 2.		End of semester two30%

Last updated: 4 March 2025