Graduate Diploma in Diagnostic Genomics (LS72)
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Course Details
| Course duration (full-time): | 1 years |
|---|---|
| Course duration (part-time): | 2 years |
| Total credit points: | 96 |
| Standard credit points/full-time semester: | 48 |
| Standard credit points/part-time semester: | 24 |
| Course coordinator: | Enquiries to biomedical@qut.edu.au |
| Delivery: | Online |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Health |
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Course information
The Graduate Diploma in Diagnostic Genomics has been designed to meet the expressed needs of industry professionals, by providing them with the skills and knowledge to stay current in the field of genomics. The program will enhance the skills and knowledge base of scientists working in research and diagnostic laboratories, allowing them to stay up-to-date and competitive in this rapidly evolving field. Furthermore, this course will be attractive to clinicians e.g. physicians and nurses who are increasingly encountering genomics as part of routine clinical care.
Students are required to undertake 96 credit points of study consisting of 5 core units, 2 general elective units, and 1 speciality elective unit.
Early exit
Students who complete the four core units, LQN100 Human Genetics, LQN101 Disease Pathogenesis, LQN102 Diagnostic Genetics and LQN103 Genetic Technologies, will be eligible to exit early with LS60 Graduate Certificate in Diagnostic Genomics.
Pathways to further study
Students who complete LS72 may be eligible for enrolment into the Master of Diagnostic Genomics, providing they meet entry requirements.
Study costs
Domestic students may need to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
Course Structures
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students wishing to receive MHGSSA professional recognition must choose LQN204 or LQN206 as one of their elective units | |||
| Students complete 36 credit points of elective units from the Diagnostic Genomics Elective List. | |||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LQN102 | Diagnostic Genetics |
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| LQN103 | Genetic Technologies |
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| LQN203 | Ethical, Legal and Social Issues in Genetics and Genomics |
| Prerequisites: (192cps in IV04 or MV05 or BV06 or EV08) or (enrolment in IV54 or IV57 or IV55 or IV56 or IV58 or LS72 or LS81 or IN27 or IN31) |
| Elective unit from Diagnostic Genomics Elective list | |||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elective unit from Diagnostic Genomics Elective list | |||
| Elective unit from Diagnostic Genomics Elective list | |||
| Students wishing to receive MHGSSA professional recognition must choose LQN204 or LQN206 as one of their elective units | |||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LQN203 | Ethical, Legal and Social Issues in Genetics and Genomics |
| Prerequisites: (192cps in IV04 or MV05 or BV06 or EV08) or (enrolment in IV54 or IV57 or IV55 or IV56 or IV58 or LS72 or LS81 or IN27 or IN31) |
| Elective unit from Diagnostic Genomics Elective list | |||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student complete 36 credit points of elective units from the Diagnostic Genomics Elective List | |||
| Students wishing to receive MHGSSA professional recognition must choose LQN204 or LQN206 as one of their elective units | |||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LQN102 | Diagnostic Genetics |
| |
| LQN103 | Genetic Technologies |
| |
| LQN203 | Ethical, Legal and Social Issues in Genetics and Genomics |
| Prerequisites: (192cps in IV04 or MV05 or BV06 or EV08) or (enrolment in IV54 or IV57 or IV55 or IV56 or IV58 or LS72 or LS81 or IN27 or IN31) |
| Elective unit from Diagnostic Genomics Elective list | |||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students wishing to receive MHGSSA professional recognition must choose LQN204 or LQN206 as one of their elective units | |||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LQN203 | Ethical, Legal and Social Issues in Genetics and Genomics |
| Prerequisites: (192cps in IV04 or MV05 or BV06 or EV08) or (enrolment in IV54 or IV57 or IV55 or IV56 or IV58 or LS72 or LS81 or IN27 or IN31) |
| Elective unit | |||
| Students complete 1 core unit and choose 1 elective unit from the Diagnostic Genomics Elective List | |||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elective unit | |||
| Elective unit | |||
Unit Lists
Note: You must complete 2 general electives and 1 specialty elective.