Graduate Diploma in Diagnostic Genomics

    Graduate Diploma in Diagnostic Genomics

    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 31,938 / per year
    Next IntakeJuly 28, 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 TestOverallListeningReadingWritingSpeaking
    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.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    31,938 / per year
    Graduate Diploma in Diagnostic Genomics
    Queensland University of Technology
    Queensland University of Technology
    Australia

    Australia, Brisbane

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