Rapid advances in genomics in the last decade are expected to bring about benefits and challenges in health care. These advances require a workforce able to incorporate new ways of thinking about, and applying genomics knowledge in clinical practice and policy.

The Graduate Diploma in Genomics and Health provides advanced training in the current and potential impact on health and medicine brought about by advances in genomics and related technologies.

The Graduate Diploma in Genomics and Health is a 1-year nested award within the 2-year Master of Genomics and Health.

Can be applied to a range of future careers

Designed for a broad audience, the graduate programs in Genomics and Health will prepare you for a future within a wide range of genomics related careers.

Relevant to medical and allied health professionals who wish to upskill in the area of genomics and medicine. Or recent undergraduates in science and biomedicine who want to broaden their careers beyond the laboratory. It will also be relevant to those with a health or science background who seek careers in clinical trials, education, community-based organisations such as genetic support groups, government or those seeking an entry point into a graduate research degree.

A flexible and personalised learning experience

The program adopts a blended learning approach, utilising both self-paced online learning, and face-to-face tutorials and workshops that allows you to apply your knowledge in a problem-based learning environment.

Taught by research and education leaders in genomics

Led by research and education leaders within the Melbourne Children's Campus, incorporating expertise from the Royal Children's Hospital, the Murdoch Children's Institute for Research and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics.

Further study

You can further develop your genomics expertise by completing an additional year (100 credit points) of study with the Master of Genomics and Health.

Prospective students can view the program flyer and contact MGC-MGH@unimelb.edu.au for all enquiries.

If you work in a clinical, health, education, public health, research or laboratory science related field this course will provide an opportunity to upskill your genomics knowledge to an advanced level. It will also provide recent graduates an opportunity to gain skills for employment in genomics-related industries.

The 100 point Graduate Diploma will introduce you to human genetics and its function in clinical and research practice. It will teach you the complexity of the human genome, and tools to access information and inform risk assessment for patient care. You will learn the principles of ethical and legal frameworks as applied in the context of genomics in healthcare practice, as well as communication and research skills. You will tailor these foundational studies with your choice of electives from a wide range of academic discipline areas.

Access to new facilities and world-class academics awaits those who undertake this program – the first of its kind in Australia. The ever-expanding field of genomics means that employers desire valuable graduates like you who can bring genomic expertise to the table. As a graduate of Genomics and Health at the University of Melbourne, you’ll be in an excellent position to explore ground-breaking work opportunities across a vast range of industries.

Access new career opportunities

As well as being a great entry point for those who are new to the field of genomics, this Graduate Diploma is well-suited to working professionals with a more established career who are looking to further their knowledge, skills and qualifications.

Graduates from this program are well placed to access exciting new career opportunities across a multitude of fields, including:

• Public Health and Health Policy
• Science
• Clinical trials and research
• Medical and Allied Health Settings
• Law.

An Australian-first qualification

Learning from industry-leading academics and partnering with organisations such as the Health Education and Learning Precinct of the Parkville Melbourne Children’s Campus, you’ll be exposed to a broad assortment of employment opportunities upon graduation.

Whether choosing to exit with the Graduate Diploma, or transition into further Master study, you’ll be equipped with an education afforded to very few in Australia.

In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed: an undergraduate degree, in a cognate discipline such as Science, Health Sciences, Social Work, Psychology, Medicine, or

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