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Diagnostic genomics is a rapidly developing field, and its application creates a real impact to healthcare. As well as scientists, managers, and professionals with nursing, medical, and allied health backgrounds are taking up studies to increase their genomic literacy and boost their careers. Select from a graduate certificate, graduate diploma, or master's degree.
Learn from industry leaders
Dr Michael Gabbett is active in the sphere of professional education of paediatricians and physicians. He currently sits on the Royal Australasia College of Physicians (RACP) Curriculum Advisory Group. He was a member of the RACP Advanced Training Committee in Clinical Genetics for several years and held the position of RACP Regional Examiner at the Royal Children's Hospital, Brisbane until the hospital's closure. You can be confident you’ll learn from experts in the field of genomics.
Industry collaboration
QUT offers the first and only masters degree in diagnostic genomics in Australasia. The Human Genetics Society of Australasia is the professional society and credentialing body for genetics professionals in Australia. Graduates of the QUT Master of Diagnostic Genomics will be eligible to apply for professional credentialing from the Board of Censors in Diagnostic Genomics within HGSA.
A suite of courses to suit your career goals
Diagnostic genomics is a rapidly developing field, and its application creates a real impact to healthcare. As well as scientists, managers, and professionals with nursing, medical, and allied health backgrounds are taking up studies to increase their genomic literacy and boost their careers. Select from a graduate certificate, graduate diploma, or master's degree.
Learn from industry leaders
Dr Michael Gabbett is active in the sphere of professional education of paediatricians and physicians. He currently sits on the Royal Australasia College of Physicians (RACP) Curriculum Advisory Group. He was a member of the RACP Advanced Training Committee in Clinical Genetics for several years and held the position of RACP Regional Examiner at the Royal Children's Hospital, Brisbane until the hospital's closure. You can be confident you’ll learn from experts in the field of genomics.
Industry collaboration
QUT offers the first and only masters degree in diagnostic genomics in Australasia. The Human Genetics Society of Australasia is the professional society and credentialing body for genetics professionals in Australia. Graduates of the QUT Master of Diagnostic Genomics will be eligible to apply for professional credentialing from the Board of Censors in Diagnostic Genomics within HGSA.
Highlights
- First and only graduate diploma in diagnostic genomics in Australasia.
- Choose specialty study in molecular genetics or cytogenetic.
- 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.
Highlights
- First and only graduate diploma in diagnostic genomics in Australasia.
- Choose specialty study in molecular genetics or cytogenetics.
- 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.
Why choose this course?
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 motivated to stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and applications. Areas of study include diagnostic genetics; genetic technologies; genome analysis (variant curation); laboratory management, compliance and quality; and the ethical, legal and social issues.
The opportunity to choose a specialty stream allows you to align this study with your career goals. Specialty units include molecular genetics, and cytogenetics.
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.
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Flexible delivery
This course is delivered online and is open to international students. However, this course does not qualify for the purposes of obtaining an Australian government student visa. Onshore international students who already hold an Australian visa that permits study may be eligible to apply. For questions, please contact student services or the course coordinator.
Flexible delivery
This course is delivered online and can be completed in full-time or part-time study mode. Online and part-time study options are not available to international students on Australian government international student visas. If you hold a different visa which allows you to study, you may be able to undertake flexible study.
Careers and outcomes
This course equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge to confidently explain the genetic testing process to patients, select optimal genetic tests and explain results. A high level of genetic expertise is beneficial as this is being increasingly looked for by employers in the field. Clinicians will also develop the necessary knowledge to initiate a collaboration with a genetics research group.
Genetic 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.
- Course code
- LS72
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- Online
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- Online
- 1 years full-time
- 2 years part-time
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This program is not available to Australian government student visa holders.
- 1 years full-time
- 2 years part-time
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This program is not available to Australian government student visa holders.
- February and July
- February and July
Entry requirements
- A recognised bachelor degree (or higher) in engineering, health, information technology, or science; or
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A recognised bachelor degree (or higher) in any discipline plus a minimum of two years full-time (or equivalent) graduate professional work experience in genomics.
Minimum academic requirements
Entry requirements
- A recognised completed bachelor degree (or higher) in engineering, health, information technology, or science; or
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A recognised completed bachelor degree (or higher) in any discipline plus a minimum of two years full-time (or equivalent) graduate professional work experience^ in genomics.
^You must provide evidence of graduate professional work experience with your application for it to be considered.
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
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 |
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Cambridge C1 Advanced
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.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2027 fees
2027: Fee available from July
2027 fees
2027: Fee available from July
2026 fees
2026: $32,300 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2026 fees
2026: $44,500 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
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You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
Equity scholarships scheme
A scholarship for low-income students studying in any faculty.
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