Masters (Coursework)
You must have a recognised bachelor degree (or higher award) completed within the last 10 years (2013 or later) in any of the following areas or relevant disciplines:
If your studies was completed more than 10 years ago (2012 or earlier) you must also have professional work experience relevant to your studies and/or genomics and:
Academic entry requirements
A completed recognised bachelor degree (or higher award) with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) score of 4.00 on QUT's 7 point scale completed within the last ten years in any of the following areas or relevant disciplines:
If your degree was completed more than ten years ago you must provide evidence of graduate work experience; and; or further studies since course completion with your application for it to be considered.
This course is delivered online and can be completed in full-time or part-time study mode.
This course is designed to qualify graduates as a diagnostic genomic scientist. Graduates are well positioned for employment as laboratory managers in diagnostic laboratories or for a career in research. Furthermore the composition of this masters degree means that graduates will be able to competitively apply for a Doctor of Philosophy and scholarship.
Graduates of this course will have satisfied the exam component of the Human Genetics Society of Australasia (HGSA).
To be eligible for professional accreditation as a diagnostic genomic scientist graduates must submit their testamur along with five case studies to HGSA. This course has been designed to ensure graduates are in a strong position to submit this material shortly after graduation.
This course provides a pathway into the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).