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 is open to international students. However, this course does not qualify for the purposes of obtaining an Australian government student visa. Onshore international students who already hold an Australian visa that permits study may be eligible to apply. For questions, please contact student services or the course coordinator.

Flexible delivery

This course is delivered online and is open to international students. However, this course does not qualify for the purposes of obtaining an Australian government student visa. Onshore international students who already hold an Australian visa that permits study may be eligible to apply. For questions, please contact student services or the course coordinator.

Careers and outcomes

Careers and outcomes

This course equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge to confidently explain the genetic testing process to patients, select optimal genetic tests and explain results. This level of genetic expertise is beneficial as this is being increasingly looked for by employers in the field. Clinicians will also develop the necessary knowledge to initiate a collaboration with a genetics research group.. 

Genetic scientists completing this graduate certificate will be in a strong position to apply for appropriate promotion and recognition within their laboratory or competitively apply for positions in laboratories offering alternate testing methodologies. 

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.

2027 fees

2027: Fee available from July

2027 fees

2027: Fee available from July

2026 fees

2026: $16,200 per year full-time (48 credit points)

2026 fees

2026: $22,200 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.

Find out more about postgraduate course fees

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

You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a FEE-HELP loan.

Find out more about government loans

Scholarships

You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.

Browse all scholarships

Equity scholarships scheme

A scholarship for low-income students studying in any faculty.

Scholarship eligibility
Struggling financially

You may also be eligible for

Centrelink payments