Improve the lives of people experiencing challenges connected to genetic conditions in medical areas that include paediatrics, prenatal, infertility, neurology, cancer and cardiology.
A Master of Genetic Counselling will provide you with the knowledge and acumen to become a professional genetic counsellor. This world-renowned program will elevate your prospects for employment both domestically and abroad. Graduates of this course are eligible to undertake professional certification by the Human Genetic Society of Australasia (HGSA).
Our courses
Help individuals, couples and families understand and adapt to the implications of a genetic contribution to a health condition. Graduating meets the requirements for employment as a genetic counsellor, and for Board Eligible certification, awarded through the Board of Censors in Genetic Counselling (Human Genetics Society of Australasia). 2 years full-time. On campus (Parkville).
Provides advanced training in the current and potential impact on health and medicine brought about by advances in genomics and related technologies.
Provides advanced training in the current and potential impact on health and medicine brought about by advances in genomics and related technologies.
The Graduate Diploma in Genomics and Health is a 1-year nested award within the 2-year Master of 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 6-month nested award within the 2-year Master of Genomics and Health course.
Why study genetic counselling and genomics with us?
- #1 university in Australia and #20 in the world for Medical and Health (Times Higher Education 2026 World University Rankings)
- Benefit from strong interdisciplinary collaborations across the University, and our hospital and research institute partners.
- Learn from leading academics and experts in the field at Australia’s #1 university (Average of latest ARWU, QS and Times Higher Education global university rankings).
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Master of Genomics and Health
Learn a central role in the integration of genomic medicine into standard health care across roles including research, laboratory genomics and clinical care.