18 monthsProgramme duration
44,500 AUDTuition Fee/year
02 Feb, 2026Application Deadline
2Scholarships
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
- 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.
Tuition fees
Domestic
International
Scholarships
Value
20% tuition fee waiver
Deadline
31 Dec 2027
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
You must be admitted to this school to be awarded
Value
25% tuition fee waiver
Deadline
31 Dec 2027
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
You must be admitted to this school to be awarded
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