Master of Diagnostic Genomics 18 months Postgraduate Programme By Queensland University of Technology (QUT) |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 301-350QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

18 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

44,500 AUDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

02 Feb, 2026Application Deadline

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

  • First and only masters degree in diagnostic genomics in Australasia. 
  • Graduate eligible to apply for Human Genetics Society of Australasia (HGSA) professional accreditation in diagnostic genomics. 
  • Choose speciality streams in molecular genetics, cytogenetics, biochemical genetics, and from electives in cancer genetics, genetic epidemiology, and computational biology. 
  • Complete a six-month clinical or research placement, in the convenience of your current workplace or in an alternate accredited laboratory. 


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


During this course, you will develop advanced knowledge and research skills that prepare you to meet the requirements for HGSA professional accreditation as a diagnostic genomics scientist. 


You may align your study with specific career goals by selecting specialty units in molecular genetics or cytogenetics. During second year, you will build on this specialty or choose to complete elective units in cancer genomics or computational biology. 


A six-month research project, which may include placement in an appropriate clinical or research laboratory is a key feature of the program. This placement may be completed in your current workplace or may be facilitated by QUT. 


During this placement you will complete a research dissertation. The dissertation component allows you to address a specific human genomics question through the design, implementation, analysis, interpretation and reporting of a research project. Those completing a clinical laboratory placement will write up case studies in dissertation format which can then be reformatted for HGSA accreditation submission. Alternatively, students may undertake a systematic review. 


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. 

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

  • First and only masters degree in diagnostic genomics in Australasia. 
  • Graduate eligible to apply for Human Genetics Society of Australasia (HGSA) professional accreditation in diagnostic genomics. 
  • Choose speciality streams in molecular genetics, cytogenetics, biochemical genetics, and from electives in cancer genetics, genetic epidemiology, and computational biology. 
  • Complete a six-month clinical or research placement, in the convenience of your current workplace or in an alternate accredited laboratory. 


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


During this course, you will develop advanced knowledge and research skills that prepare you to meet the requirements for HGSA professional accreditation as a diagnostic genomics scientist. 


You may align your study with specific career goals by selecting specialty units in molecular genetics or cytogenetics. During second year, you will build on this specialty or choose to complete elective units in cancer genomics or computational biology. 


A six-month research project, which may include placement in an appropriate clinical or research laboratory is a key feature of the program. This placement may be completed in your current workplace or may be facilitated by QUT. 


During this placement you will complete a research dissertation. The dissertation component allows you to address a specific human genomics question through the design, implementation, analysis, interpretation and reporting of a research project. Those completing a clinical laboratory placement will write up case studies in dissertation format which can then be reformatted for HGSA accreditation submission. Alternatively, students may undertake a systematic review. 


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. 

Admission Requirements

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Entry requirements
  • A recognised completed bachelor degree (or higher) in engineering, health, information technology, or science; or
  • 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.

02 Feb 2026
1.5 Years
Feb
Jul

Tuition fees

Domestic
32,300 AUD
International
44,500 AUD

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