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University of Technology, Sydney (UTS)

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Master of Genetic Counselling (Research)

  • Masters (Research)

This course is intended for genetic counsellors, or students who have completed a relevant degree, who wish to pursue a career in research or gain a competitive advantage in their career by completing an additional postgraduate qualification.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Research)
Duration
2 years full-time
Course Code
C03061, 098375C
Study Mode
In person

About this course

This course is intended for genetic counsellors, or students who have completed a relevant degree, who wish to pursue a career in research or gain a competitive advantage in their career by completing an additional postgraduate qualification. Students gain research skills and expertise in their area of research interest, and demonstrate their outstanding academic ability and commitment to genetic counselling through completion of the degree.

This course provides students with the opportunity to work with experienced researchers in their area of interest to develop and complete an original research project which contributes to knowledge. Students gain research training and skills, as well as developing extensive knowledge and expertise in an area of research. Students are supported by a strong and vibrant research culture, both within the school and the university, and have access to other researchers, a wide variety of workshops, the university library and research facilities.

Study locations

City

City campus

Career pathways

This course is excellent preparation for students who wish to pursue doctoral research study, a career in research, or genetic counselling positions that have research involvement. Career options include academic appointments, expanded practice roles, advisory positions and industry roles.

Course structure

This course consists of one thesis subject which is undertaken for the duration of the degree.

Students are required to undertake a candidature assessment at the end of the first two sessions for full-time students, and at the end of the first three sessions for part-time students. Students work closely with a principal supervisor and a supervisory panel, and are required to report on their progress each session.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Psychology courses at University of Technology, Sydney (UTS).
83.9%
Overall satisfaction
93.6%
Skill scale
64.5%
Teaching scale
75%
Employed full-time