Highlights

Highlights

Why choose this course?

Genomics is a rapidly evolving field, critical to cutting-edge health care and personalised medicine. We offer the only Graduate Certificate in Diagnostic Genomics in Australasia.

This course is ideal for healthcare professionals who are looking to improve their knowledge of this growing discipline and its applications in health care. It offers a short, focused program of study in the core areas of diagnostic genetics, genetic technologies, disease pathogenesis and human genetics. Similarly, it is an ideal avenue for genetic scientists who are already qualified but are keen to stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and applications.

You will be taught by leading researchers from the Genomics Research Centre, a research facility that focuses on the identification of genes involved in common human disorders and the translation of this research into new diagnostics and therapeutics.

What to expect

Flexible delivery

This course is delivered online and can be completed in full-time or part-time study mode. As this course is offered online only, it is not available to Australian government student visa holders. International students onshore on an Australian government visa other than a student visa that entitles the holder to study can apply.

Flexible delivery

This course is delivered online and can be completed in full-time or part-time study mode. Online and part-time study options are not available to international students on Australian government international student visas. If you hold a different visa which allows you to study, you may be able to undertake flexible study.

Careers and outcomes

Careers and outcomes

This course equips healthcare physicians with the knowledge to confidently explain genetic testing to patients, select optimal genetic tests and explain results. This level of genetic expertise would be beneficial as it is being increasingly employed in different departments.

Genetics scientists completing this graduate certificate will be increasingly confident in the latest technologies, making them more valuable employees and attractive candidates to other laboratories.

Course articulation

This course fully articulates with the Graduate Diploma in Diagnostic Genomics and the Master of Diagnostic Genomics. The masters program prepares graduates to apply for professional accreditation as a diagnostic genomic scientist.

Fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.

2025 fees

2025: $15,000 per course (48 credit points)

2025 fees

2025: $20,600 per course (48 credit points)

2024 fees

2024: $13,900 per year full-time (48 credit points)

2024 fees

2024: $19,100 per year full-time (48 credit points)

Student services and amenities fees

You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.

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FEE-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees

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