Master of Diagnostic Genomics 18 months Postgraduate Program By Queensland University of Technology (QUT) |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 201-250QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

18 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

38,200 AUDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

During this course, you will develop advanced knowledge and research skills that prepare you to meet the requirements for HGSA professional accreditation as a diagnostic genomics scientist. You may align your study with specific career goals by selecting speciality units in molecular genetics, cytogenetics, or biochemical genetics. During second year, you will build on this speciality or choose to complete elective units in cancer genomics, genetic epidemiology, or computational biology. A six-month placement in an appropriate clinical or research laboratory is a key feature of the program. This placement may be completed in your current workplace or may be facilitated by QUT. 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. This program is not available to Australian government student visa holders.

Program overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

During this course, you will develop advanced knowledge and research skills that prepare you to meet the requirements for HGSA professional accreditation as a diagnostic genomics scientist. You may align your study with specific career goals by selecting speciality units in molecular genetics, cytogenetics, or biochemical genetics. During second year, you will build on this speciality or choose to complete elective units in cancer genomics, genetic epidemiology, or computational biology. A six-month placement in an appropriate clinical or research laboratory is a key feature of the program. This placement may be completed in your current workplace or may be facilitated by QUT. 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. This program is not available to Australian government student visa holders.

Admission requirements

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A completed recognised bachelor degree (or higher award) with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) score of 4.00 on QUT's 7 point scale completed within the last ten years in any of the following areas or relevant disciplines: biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, biomedical sciences, cell biology, dentistry, dietetics, forensic science, genetics, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and veterinary science. If your degree was completed more than ten years ago, you must provide evidence of graduate work experience; and; or further studies since course completion with your application for it to be considered.
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Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

27,800 AUD
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International Students

38,200 AUD
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