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QUT (Queensland University of Technology)

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Graduate Certificate in Diagnostic Genomics

  • Graduate Certificate

QUT offers the only courses in diagnostic genomics in Australasia. Learn about the latest technologies and applications from leaders in genomics research.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
1 year part-time
Study Mode
Online, In person
Intake Months
Feb

About this course

Highlights
Highlights

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

You must have a recognised bachelor degree (or higher award) completed within the last 10 years (2013 or later) in any of the following areas or relevant disciplines:

  • biology
  • biochemistry
  • biotechnology
  • biomedical sciences
  • cell biology
  • dentistry
  • dietetics
  • forensic science
  • genetics
  • medicine
  • nursing
  • pharmacy
  • veterinary science

If your studies was completed more than 10 years ago (2012 or earlier) you must also have professional work experience relevant to your studies and/or genomics and:

  • It is at least 5 years full-time (or equivalent) gained within the last 10 years; or
  • You are currently employed with at least 1 year full-time (or equivalent) gained within the last 3 years.
Academic entry requirements

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
  • 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.

Study locations

External

Online

What you will learn

Flexible delivery

This course is delivered online and can be completed in full-time or part-time study mode.

Career pathways

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 structure

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at QUT (Queensland University of Technology).
87.7%
Overall satisfaction
81.2%
Skill scale
79%
Teaching scale
92.5%
Employed full-time
$93.9k
Average salary