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Graduate Diploma in Diagnostic Genomics

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Australia, Brisbane

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Queensland University of Technology

Australia , Brisbane

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Diploma

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

Online

Campuses

Online

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines28-Feb-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 44,500 / per year

Next Intake 28-Feb-2026

Graduate Diploma in Diagnostic Genomics

About

Highlights

First and only graduate diploma in diagnostic genomics in Australasia.
Choose speciality study in molecular genetics, cytogenetics, or biochemical genetics.
Learn to design genomics experiments, analyse and interpret research and clinical results, and report on findings.
Flexible delivery with online study and full-time or part-time study mode.
Provides a pathway into the Master of Diagnostic Genomics.

Genomics is a rapidly evolving field, critical to cutting-edge health care and personalised medicine. We offer the only Graduate Diploma in Diagnostic Genomics in Australasia.

This course is ideal for healthcare professionals who are looking to develop specialist expertise and improve their knowledge of this growing discipline and its applications in health care. Similarly, it is an ideal avenue for genetic scientists who are already qualified but are keen to stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and applications. Areas of study include diagnostic genetics; genetic technologies; lab management, compliance and quality; and the ethical, legal and social requirements.

The opportunity to choose a speciality stream allows you to align this study with your career goals. Speciality units include molecular genetics, cytogenetics, or biochemical genetics.

You will be taught by leading researchers from the Genomics Research Centre, a research facility that focuses on the identification of genes involved in common human disorders and the translation of this research into new diagnostics and therapeutics.

Guest lecturers will offer insight into cross-disciplinary professions including ethics, genetic counselling, medical genetics, law, and bioinformatics.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Minimum academic requirements

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:

biology
biochemistry
biotechnology
biomedical sciences
cell biology
dentistry
dietetics
forensic science
genetics
medicine
nursing
pharmacy
veterinary science

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.

Minimum English language requirements

We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.

English Test	Overall	Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking
IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake	6.5	6	6	6	6
Cambridge English Score You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website.	176	169	169	169	169
PTE Academic	58	50	50	50	50
TOEFL iBT	79	16	16	21	18

Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!

We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.

When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.

Career

Careers and outcomes

This course equips healthcare physicians with the knowledge to confidently explain genetic testing to patients, select optimal genetic tests and explain results. This level of genetic expertise would be beneficial as it is being increasingly employed in different departments. Clinicians will also have the necessary knowledge to initiate a collaboration with a genetics research group for the purposes of new gene identification.

Genetics scientists completing this graduate diploma will be in a strong position to apply for appropriate promotion and recognition within their laboratory or competitively apply for positions in laboratories offering alternate testing methodologies.

Course articulation

This course fully articulates with the Master of Diagnostic Genomics. The masters program prepares graduates to apply for professional accreditation as a diagnostic genomic scientist.