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Graduate Certificate in Genomics and Health

ProviderThe University of Melbourne
Course code: SIA-201110UniversityStudy area: Natural and Physical SciencesCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

The Graduate Certificate in Genomics and Health provides an introduction to the current and potential impact on health and medicine brought about by advances in genomics and related technologies. The Graduate Certificate in Genomics and Health is a 6-month nested award within the 2-year Master of Genomics and Health course.

Entry requirements

Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.

Postgraduate entry

An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a directly related discipline with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least H3 (65%) (or equivalent), and prerequisite studies with marks of at least H3 (65%) (or equivalent) in biology to first-year undergraduate level (or equivalent), and genetics to second-year undergraduate level (or equivalent),

  • At least six years of documented relevant work experience AND prerequisite studies with marks of at least H3 (65%) (or equivalent) in biology to first-year undergraduate level (or equivalent), and genetics to second-year undergraduate level (or equivalent),
  • An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with a WAM of at least H3 (65%) (or equivalent), and prerequisite studies with marks of at least H3 (65%) (or equivalent) in biology to first-year undergraduate level (or equivalent), and genetics to second-year undergraduate level (or equivalent), and at least two years of documented relevant work experience.
  • A 400 word personal statement outlining your motivation for undertaking this course, your proposed career objectives, and how your education/background addresses these entry requirements.

You must also attach relevant biology and genetics subject descriptions to this statement (not included in the word count).

English requirement
IELTS Academic 6.5

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Past Offers

Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.

Scored cases
Source countriesMalaysia
Common pathwayBachelor background
Target levelMaster degree
Offer fieldsAccounting and Finance
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MalaysiaBachelor background
Master of Management (Accounting and Finance)Master degree · Accounting and Finance · Offshore
GPA / 4.0GPA 3.26/4.0strong band · approx. top 15-20%

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

Course curriculum not yet available

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References

Official course, fees, admissions, English, curriculum and related sources.

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Official course pagestudy.unimelb.edu.auTuition fee sourcestudiesinaustralia.comStawell Scholarshipsearch.studyaustralia.gov.auWarren Clark Agricultural Research Scholarshipsearch.studyaustralia.gov.auAustralian Industrial Relations Commission (AIRC) Centennial Prizesearch.studyaustralia.gov.auFMAA First Year High Achiever Awardsearch.studyaustralia.gov.auAchieva course data JSONAchieva course information