Graduate Diploma in Medicine ( - The University

The Graduate Diploma in Medicine (Genomics and Precision Medicine) enhances clinical practice by providing knowledge in cancer genomics, ethical legal and counselling issues, and genomic therapeutics. Offered online, this one-year program offers flexibility and allows students to specialize in a specific stream. Graduates pursue careers in various medical fields, including genomics medicine, paediatrics, and ophthalmology.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Our Graduate Diploma 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:

Duration: 1 year full-time (Available part-time)

Location: Only available online
Study mode: Online
Credit points: 36
Course structure:
6 credit points of compulsory units of study;
A minimum of 24 and maximum of 30 credit points of stream specific units of study; and
Up to 6 credit points of elective units of study.
Delivery: This course is offered through our interactive online learning environment, giving you the flexibility to tailor your study schedule around your lifestyle.
Stream specific units: All stream specific units are online.
Electives: You may find however; a couple of electives do have a face-to-face component.
Program Director: Professor Robyn Jamieson

Careers:

Our Graduate Diploma 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.

Other:

This course may assist those seeking a position in the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) approved training scheme.