University of Technology Sydney
Master of Genetic Counselling
Nationally Recognised Higher Education This course is designed for those aspiring to become genetic counsellors. It offers a practical approach, shaped by experienced genetic counsellors and researchers. The program is delivered in a way that actively supports your learning from your hometown by blending weekly 'live and online' zoom classes supported by a week long on-campus block each session at UTS City campus. Teaching is enriched by expert guest lecturers ensuring relevance and real-world application of coursework.The program is delivered in a way that actively supports students to study from their home towns by utilising a combination of asynchronous interactive online learning and synchronous weekly, timetabled ‘live and online’ classes, supported with a week-long on-campus block each session. Expert guest lecturers participate throughout the course, ensuring relevance and real-world application of coursework. Block learning takes place in the Graduate School of Health's education and research facility at UTS City campus.
Delivery mode
University of Technology Sydney offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
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Entry requirements
Domestic Students
• Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, in related field of study with a minimum GPA of 4/7 AND Completed one human genetics subject (to second- or third-year undergraduate level, or equivalent) within the last 10 years AND An interest in the course and demonstrated understanding of the opportunities present in Genetic Counselling
OR
• Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, in any field of study with a minimum GPA of 4/7 AND Relevant professional experience AND Completed one human genetics subject (to second- or third-year undergraduate level, or equivalent) within the last 10 years AND An interest in the course and demonstrated understanding of the opportunities present in Genetic Counselling- IELTS score of 7.00 or TOEFL iBT score of 94.00 or PTE score of 65.00 or its equivalent AND
All successful applicants are required to:
• acquire a Working With Children Check and an Australian National Police Check
• complete a series of NSW Health forms including a Code of Conduct, and
• demonstrate evidence of protection against a number of specified infectious diseases- • Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, in related field of study with a minimum GPA of 4/7 AND Completed one human genetics subject (to second- or third-year undergraduate level, or equivalent) within the last 10 years AND An interest in the course and demonstrated understanding of the opportunities present in Genetic Counselling
OR
• Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, in any field of study with a minimum GPA of 4/7 AND Relevant professional experience AND Completed one human genetics subject (to second- or third-year undergraduate level, or equivalent) within the last 10 years AND An interest in the course and demonstrated understanding of the opportunities present in Genetic Counselling - IELTS score of 7.00 or TOEFL iBT score of 94.00 or PTE score of 65.00 or its equivalent AND
- All successful applicants are required to:
• acquire a Working With Children Check and an Australian National Police Check
• complete a series of NSW Health forms including a Code of Conduct, and
• demonstrate evidence of protection against a number of specified infectious diseases
Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Master of Genetic Counselling will prepare you for the following role.
Genetic Counsellor
Genetic Counsellors are qualified health professionals who provide information and counselling services to people with (or at risk of developing) d...
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