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- First and only graduate diploma in diagnostic genomics in Australasia.
- Choose speciality study in molecular genetics, cytogenetics, or biochemical genetics.
- Learn to design genomics experiments, analyse and interpret research and clinical results, and report on findings.
- Flexible delivery with online study and full-time or part-time study mode.
- Provides a pathway into the Master of Diagnostic Genomics.
Highlights
- First and only graduate diploma in diagnostic genomics in Australasia.
- Choose speciality study in molecular genetics, cytogenetics, or biochemical genetics.
- Learn to design genomics experiments, analyse and interpret research and clinical results, and report on findings.
- Flexible delivery with online study and full-time or part-time study mode.
- Provides a pathway into the Master of Diagnostic Genomics.
Why choose this course?
Genomics is a rapidly evolving field, critical to cutting-edge health care and personalised medicine. We offer the only Graduate Diploma in Diagnostic Genomics in Australasia.
This course is ideal for healthcare professionals who are looking to develop specialist expertise and improve their knowledge of this growing discipline and its applications in health care. 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. Areas of study include diagnostic genetics; genetic technologies; lab management, compliance and quality; and the ethical, legal and social requirements.
The opportunity to choose a speciality stream allows you to align this study with your career goals. Speciality units include molecular genetics, cytogenetics, or biochemical genetics.
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.
Guest lecturers will offer insight into cross-disciplinary professions including ethics, genetic counselling, medical genetics, law, and bioinformatics.
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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
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. Clinicians will also have the necessary knowledge to initiate a collaboration with a genetics research group for the purposes of new gene identification.
Genetics scientists completing this graduate diploma 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 Master of Diagnostic Genomics. The masters program prepares graduates to apply for professional accreditation as a diagnostic genomic scientist.
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: $30,000 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2025 fees
2025: $41,200 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: $27,800 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: $38,200 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
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.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
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