Graduate Certificate in Genomics and Health : Entry requirements

Graduate Coursework

Course code: GC-GENOHLT

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Duration

6 months full time

Mode (Location)

On campus (Parkville)

Intake

March
Key dates

Fees

AUD $12,992 (2026 indicative first year fee). Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available
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Entry schemes

Access Melbourne is available
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Entry requirements

Domestic student Change

You're considered a domestic student if you're an Australian or New Zealand citizen, an Australian permanent resident, or have a permanent humanitarian visa. This applies even if you're studying abroad or have dual Australian citizenship.

Admission criteria

To be considered for entry into this course, you must:

Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) in a cognate (relevant) discipline with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 65%, or equivalent.

Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) in any discipline with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 65%, or equivalent.

And
Have at least two years of documented relevant experience.

Have six years of documented relevant experience.

And

Have completed below prerequisite subject(s):
- Biology to first year undergraduate level or equivalent with subject marks of at least 65%, and
- Genetics to second year undergraduate level or equivalent with subject marks of at least 65%.

Cognate (relevant) disciplines include: Science, health sciences, social work, psychology, medicine, or equivalent.

Relevant experience may include laboratory-based roles, research or other roles in the area of genomics.

The University of Melbourne is committed to maintaining a transparent admissions policy by clearly communicating all entry scores to prospective students. Entry requirements to the University of Melbourne are regularly reviewed to ensure they align with the University's Selection and Admissions Policy. The entry requirements published for this course will apply from the start year 2027 intake onwards.

Relevant experience is measured in full-time years but may be completed within a part-time equivalent timeframe.

Where degree levels are referenced, levels align with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Applications are assessed against these standards.

Where our admission criteria includes a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) and/or specific subject criteria, these are based on University of Melbourne grades and subjects. If you've studied elsewhere, we'll assess your relevant prior studies and equivalent grades. Your final WAM may be adjusted depending on your previous institution's accreditation, subject grading, and pass marks.

Don't meet the prerequisite subject requirements?

You may have the option to enrol in specific single subjects through the University's Community Access Program, even if you are not enrolled in a course. Completing these prerequisite subjects may qualify you for entry into this course. This option is not available to student visa holders or applicants. Learn more about single subject study.

You can use our graduate coursework grade conversion eligibility calculator to get an indication of whether you are eligible for this course based on your previous studies and Weighted Average Mark (WAM).

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English language requirements

All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in a number of ways, including recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test. If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:

English language test score requirements
If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:
IELTS
7.0
with writing 7.0; speaking 7.0; reading 7.0; listening 7.0
TOEFL
91
with writing 26; speaking 24; reading 22; listening 22
PEARSON
72
with writing 75; speaking 76; reading 72; listening 72
CAMBRIDGE
178
with writing 193; speaking 194; reading 179; listening 175
LANGUAGECERT ACADEMIC
73
with writing 78; speaking 82; reading 71; listening 67
MET
62
with writing 74; speaking 59; reading 63; listening 61
*Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE); LanguageCert Academic; Michigan English Test. If a test displays N/A, it is not accepted for this course.

About selection

As part of your application, you must also:

Provide a curriculum vitae (CV) detailing relevant education, work experience, skills and achievements, if relevant
Attend an interview (if shortlisted)
Provide a 500-word personal statement outlining motivation for applying to the course. The statement should include relevant supporting information such as skills, experience, achievements and potential contributions to the program

All applicants must include a statement of no more than 500 words that explains:

Reason(s) for applying for the Graduate Certificate of Genomics and Health (AQF8) including known or proposed career objectives
How their education/background addresses the entry requirements

Applicants must attach relevant biology and genetics subject descriptions to this statement (not included in the word count).

Missing information or documents may result in your application being deemed ineligible.

When assessing (and where relevant, ranking) applications, the Selection Committee will consider:

Prior academic performance
Relevance of previous study
Performance at an interview
Motivation to complete the course
Capacity to complete the course
Relevant prior (research and/or professional) experience, if relevant

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview. The Selection Committee may conduct tests and may call for referee reports or employer references.

The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Selection and Admission Policy.

Meeting the minimum entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.

Additional information

Indigenous applicants

We welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descendants. Scholarship opportunities are available.

Prospective Indigenous applicants are encouraged to:

Complete the relevant section under the Graduate Access Melbourne requirement in the application form.
Contact the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Science Indigenous Student Support Office for application and admission support and to complete the Confirmation of Identity process.

Graduate Access Melbourne (GAM)

We encourage domestic students to explore eligibility for Graduate Access Melbourne (GAM). GAM offers an opportunity for admission to this course even if your tertiary marks are below the standard entry requirements. GAM applicants may also be considered for financial bursaries and Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) where available.

GAM categories include coming from a rural area, being an Indigenous Australian, experiencing financial hardship or personal difficulties, having refugee status, or living with a disability or medical condition. In assessing applications, we look to balance opportunity and your capacity to succeed.

Advanced Standing

Prior studies may be credited towards your degree and potentially reduce the duration of your course. This is known as Advanced Standing (also known as credit or recognition of prior learning).

For additional, in-depth details on entry requirements and admissions for this course, refer to the University Handbook.

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