Master of Genetic Counselling & Master of Genomics and Health Information Session

Master of Genetic Counselling

The Master of Genetic Counselling (MGC) is a full time, two-year program designed to teach skills in clinical genetics counselling practice and research. It is a fully accredited by the Human Genetics Society of Australasia (HGSA). The program draws on the expertise of tutors who are leading Clinicians, Genetic Counsellors and Scientists.

MGC graduates are eligible to gain employment as an Associate Genetic Counsellor and able to work in a diverse range of fields – for example clinical genetics services, genetics education, community health organisations and health policy.

Master of Genomics and Health

The Master of Genomics and Health (MGH) is the first program of its kind in Australia. MGH is designed to prepare a workforce that is knowledgeable and skilled in practical, ethical and socially responsible implementation of genomics in health.

Students will gain knowledge about genomics and engage in discourse around the current and potential impact on health and medicine brought about by advances in genomics and genomic technologies.

The Masters program (200 points) provides 40 days of relevant industry internships and students can select a research stream which provides adequate training for those who wish to undertake a PhD in the future.

There are also options available for a Graduate Certificate (50 points) or a Graduate Diploma (100 points).

Note:

• Please check your eligibility to apply for the MGC program and/or MGH program.
• This webinar is being recorded and will be shared with all registrants afterwards.
• Applicants of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent are given priority access to the Master of Genomics and Health at the University of Melbourne. Scholarship support is available funded by the Genomics Program at the Department of Health, Victoria.

Please contact mgc-mgh@unimelb.edu.au for further information.