Master of Genetic Counselling
A two-year graduate-entry coursework program preparing students to become professional genetic counsellors.
Best for:Best for graduates with a background in biology or health sciences who seek a career in genetic counselling and have experience in caring roles.
Overview
The Master of Genetic Counselling at the University of Technology Sydney is a two-year graduate-entry program designed to qualify students as genetic counsellors. Delivered by experienced genetic counsellors and supported by a Curriculum Advisory Committee, this course integrates coursework with practical training. It emphasizes clinical skills, ethical decision-making, and the ability to support individuals and families facing genetic health challenges. Applicants must demonstrate academic preparation, relevant work experience, and a strong commitment to the field through a personal statement and interview process.
What you'll do
- Develop clinical skills in genetic counselling through coursework and practical training.
- Learn to communicate complex genetic information to patients and families in an empathetic manner.
- Apply ethical principles and guidelines in genetic counselling scenarios.
- Engage in case studies and simulations to practice counselling techniques.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive genetic care.
- Conduct research or participate in studies related to genetic counselling practices.
Requirements
Degree required: A recognised bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification, or other evidence demonstrating potential for graduate studies.
Language: English proficiency (assumed for UTS applicants, but not explicitly stated in requirements).
Instruction: English
- Completion of a biology subject at first-year undergraduate level within the last 10 years.
- Completion of a human genetics subject at second or third-year undergraduate level within the last 10 years.
- Evidence of relevant voluntary or paid work in a caring role, demonstrating ability to support individuals in distress.
- Ability to write a 1,000-word personal statement addressing selection criteria and career goals in genetic counselling.
- Applicants must have completed a recognised bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
- Subject prerequisites must be met within the last 10 years.
- Evidence of relevant work experience in caring roles is mandatory.
- Applicants must pass an interview process to secure admission.
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How to apply
Deadline: Unknown (likely rolling or semester-based)
Applicants must submit a completed application form through the UTS portal, including a personal statement, subject outlines for prerequisites, and evidence of relevant work experience. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.
- CV or resume
- Personal statement (up to 1,000 words)
- Subject outlines for biology and human genetics courses
- Evidence of relevant work experience in caring roles
- Transcripts of bachelor’s degree and any other relevant qualifications
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