Master of Biomedical Science (Genomics and Precision Medicine)
Program Overview
The University of Sydney's Master of Biomedical Science (Genomics and Precision Medicine) is a one-year program designed for professionals in biomedical science, healthcare, and research. It equips graduates with advanced knowledge and skills in genomics, precision medicine, and state-of-the-art omic techniques. The program offers a combination of online and face-to-face learning, with capstone options that include research projects or industry collaborations.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Our Master of Biomedical Science (Genomics and Precision Medicine) is designed to meet the rapidly growing demand in biomedical science for graduates who are skilled in state-of-the-art omic techniques and who are well-versed in the language of genetics. Our Master of Biomedical Science (Genomics and Precision Medicine) is suitable for recent science and health graduates as well as established scientists or clinicians who want to advance their careers in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of genetic diseases.
Outline:
Key Information:
- Duration: 1 year full-time (Available part-time)
- Intake: Check semester start dates.
- Location: Westmead, Sydney Westmead Health Precinct
- Study Mode: Multi-modal. The course comprises units of study that are predominantly online or mostly online, with no more than one third of required units of study offered in face-to-face mode.
- Credit Points: Total amount of credits points required to complete this course. All subjects have a credit point value to indicate their contribution towards completing the course. 48
What you’ll study:
In our Master of Biomedical Science (Genomics and Precision Medicine) you’ll study 48 credit points of subjects, including two 6 credit point core units in Clinical Laboratory Science and Genomics, Omics and Medical Applications. You will also complete 24 credit points of stream selective units spanning Cancer and Pathogen Genomics, Disease Diagnosis and Treatment, and Genomics in Clinical Practice. Alternatively, complement your studies with an elective before embarking on your 12 credit point capstone which can be a research project or an industry-related project.
Capstone:
You will undertake a capstone experience in the form of two 6 credit point project units. You have the option of choosing an industry project or a genomics-related research project as your capstone experience, depending on your interests. Depending on the project, the genomics-related research capstone may take place with an industry partner. The capstone units enable you to bring together concepts, principles and applications in genomics developed across your award course and synthesise this with your prior learning and experience into a workable research protocol or industry project.
- Learn in a variety of environments including innovative new teaching and learning spaces, teaching and research laboratories, immersive clinical environments and online.
- Leverage the proximity of our location to leading teaching hospitals such as Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Camperdown and Westmead Hospital – home of the new Westmead Viral Vector Manufacturing Facility that will produce specialised gene therapy tools for clinical use.
Careers:
Graduates of our Master of Biomedical Science (Genomics and Precision Medicine) will have advanced knowledge of genetic medicine, research literature and genomic techniques. You will be able to reflect critically and incorporate genomic and precision medicine knowledge and skills into your practice or research; adopting an evidence-based approach in clinical and research laboratories, and in non-clinical settings.
Other:
- We're ranked top 20 university globally (QS World University Rankings 2024)
- 2nd in Australia and 25th globally for medicine (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023).
- Study the latest techniques, developments and breakthroughs in genetic and proteomic technology especially with relevance to clinical care.
- Develop deep expertise in genetics and ‘omics relevant to all areas of medicine which have significant impact on clinical management including cancer, infectious diseases, neurology, cardiology, nephrology, ophthalmology and other subspecialty areas in paediatrics, obstetrics and adult care.
- Gain invaluable genomic and related biomedical industry experience and connections when you undertake an industry capstone experience. go on to do a PhD).
