Graduate Certificate in Genomics and Health

• First Australian university to offer a Graduate Certificate in Genomics and Health, building on its longstanding leadership in delivering genetics education
• Flexible, blended learning model combining self-paced online components with face-to-face tutorials and workshops
• Taught by renowned research and education leaders from prestigious hospitals and research institutes in Melbourne

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

The Graduate Certificate in Genomics and Health provides an introduction to the current and potential impact on health and medicine brought about by advances in genomics and related technologies.

The Graduate Certificate in Genomics and Health is a six-month (full-time equivalent) nested award within the two-year Master of Genomics and Health course.

Who is the Graduate Certificate in Genomics and Health for? 

The Graduate Certificate in Genomics and Health is designed for medical and allied health professionals who wish to upskill in genomics and medicine. It also caters for recent undergraduates in science and biomedicine who want to broaden their careers beyond the laboratory. In addition, it is relevant for individuals with a health or science background seeking 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.

Why study the Graduate Certificate in Genomics and Health? 

The graduate programs in Genomics and Health will prepare you for a future within a wide range of genomics-related careers.

The University of Melbourne has long been at the forefront of delivering genetics education. The Graduate Certificate in Genomics and Health is the first course of its kind to be offered in Australia. The program offers a flexible personalised learning experience, it adopts a blended learning approach, utilising both self-paced online learning and face-to-face tutorials and workshops that allow you to apply your knowledge in a problem-based learning environment.

Led by research and education leaders within the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct, you will learn from the expertise of those based at the Royal Children's Hospital, the Murdoch Children's Institute, the University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, and more.

Pathway courses related to the Graduate Certificate in Genomics and Health

The University of Melbourne also offers the following related course:

Master of Genomics and Health

Upcoming information sessions

Master of Genetic Counselling & Master of Genomics and Health Information Session

When:  Wednesday, 22 July 2026, 6.00-7.00pm AEST

Learn more about the MGC and MGH programs from key academics and current students. Our students will share their experiences of the program and will be available to answer questions. This webinar is being recorded and will be shared with all registrants afterwards.

Master of Genomics and Health Information Session

When:  Wednesday, 16 September 2026, 6.00-7.00pm AEST

Learn more about the MGH program from key academics and current students. Our students will share their experiences of the program and will be available to answer questions. This webinar is being recorded and will be shared with all registrants afterwards.