Are you curious about how our genes shape our health? The Master of Genomics and Health is a special program designed to give you advanced training in genomics – that's the study of all our genes and how they impact health and medicine. You'll gain a deep understanding of how genetics is transforming healthcare. Through variant curation training, you'll develop analytical approaches to interpret human genome variation. Offering both a research program and an internship program, this course prepares you through experiential learning to work at the forefront of genomic medicine in healthcare.
The Master of Genomics and Health is a nested award with exit points at the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma levels.
The Master of Genomics and Health 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. Variant curation is taught through two coursework subjects in the first year using case-based learning that increases in genomic complexity. Students may then build these foundational skills with hands-on experience in an internship and/or research project.
Throughout your Masters you will be guided by research and education leaders within the Melbourne Children’s Campus, incorporating expertise from the Royal Children’s Hospital, the Murdoch Children’s Institute for Research, and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics. Our internship providers and research supervisors represent the wide breadth of roles in genomics, including:
This program, available for Indigenous applicants, which will support you to become a genetic health storyteller and help Victorian individuals, families, and communities access the health benefits of this rapidly evolving science. Indigenous students with an interest in genetics and genomics are encouraged to apply to study the Master of Genomics and Health.
The Master of Genomics and Health is a 200-point nested award with exit points at the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma levels