Graduate Certificate in Medicine (Genomics and Precision Medicine)
Program Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Medicine (Genomics and Precision Medicine) enhances medical knowledge in cancer genomics, ethics, and precision medicine. Delivered online, the 24-credit program offers flexibility and prepares graduates for careers in genomic medicine, paediatrics, neurology, and other subspecialties. The course also meets the genetics course requirement for advanced clinical genetics training by the Royal Australasian College of Physicians.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Our Graduate Certificate in Medicine (Genomics and Precision Medicine) aims to broaden knowledge and enhance students' clinical practice in the area of cancer genomics, ethical legal and counselling issues, and genomic therapeutics and precision medicine.
Outline:
Our Graduate Certificate in Medicine (Genomics and Precision Medicine) requires completion of 24 credit points of stream specific units of study. This course is offered through our interactive online learning environment, giving you the flexibility to tailor your study schedule around your lifestyle. All stream specific units are online. You may find however; a couple of electives do have a face-to-face component. These can be avoided depending on your individual preferences. Unit of study table: Genomics and Precision Medicine. This program is directed by Professor Robyn Jamieson.
Careers:
Our Graduate Certificate in Medicine (Genomics and Precision Medicine) offers an exciting range of opportunities to graduates who are interested in pursuing a career in: genomic medicine paediatrics obstetrics neurology other subspecialties, including general practice. With the increasing use of genomic technology in medical diagnosis, management and future treatment of disease, this course will provide the necessary skills to understand and integrate genomic medicine in current and future clinical practice.
Other:
The Royal Australasian College of Physicians has approved the unit GMED5001 Genomics in Clinical Practice to fulfil the University genetics course requirement for advanced training in clinical genetics.
