Master of Diagnostic Genomics (LS81)
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Course Details
| Course duration (full-time): | 1.5 years |
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| Course duration (part-time): | 3 years |
| Total credit points: | 144 |
| 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 |
Course information
Students are required to underake 144 credit points of study consisting of:
- 5 core units (60cp),
- 2 general elective units (24cp),
- 2 speciality elective units (24cp), and
- Complete a 6 month placement in an approved laboratory and an accompanying dissertation (36cp)
Professional recognition
Graduates of this course will have satisfied the exam component of the Human Genetics Society of Australasia (HGSA).
To be eligible for professional accreditation as a diagnostic genomic scientist, graduates must submit their testamur along with five case studies to HGSA. This course has been designed to ensure graduates are in a strong position to submit this material shortly after graduation.
Pathways to further study
This course provides a pathway into the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Study costs
Domestic students may need to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
Additional costs
There are requirements that you will need to meet as a student in this course. Some of these requirements have associated costs. Information is available from the Additional course requirements and costs website.
Course Structures
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LQN102 | Diagnostic Genetics |
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| 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* | |||
| *For students wishing to obtain MHGSA, it is recommended that you enrol in LQN201 and choose either LQN204 or LQN206 (you may wish to enrol in all three units). | |||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LQN305-1 | Diagnostic Genomics Research and Dissertation |
| Prerequisites: 96 credit points of study |
| LQN305-2 | Diagnostic Genomics Research and Dissertation |
| Prerequisites: LQN305-1. LQN305-1 can be studied in the same teaching period as LQN305-2 |
| LQN305-3 | Diagnostic Genomics Research and Dissertation |
| Prerequisites: LQN305-2. LQN305-2 can be studied in the same teaching period as LQN305-2. |
| Elective unit* | |||
| *For students wishing to obtain MHGSA, it is recommended that you enrol in LQN201 and choose either LQN204 or LQN206 (you may wish to enrol in all three units). | |||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elective unit* | |||
| *For students wishing to obtain MHGSA, it is recommended that you enrol in LQN201 and choose either LQN204 or LQN206 (you may wish to enrol in all three units). | |||
| Elective unit* | |||
| 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* | |||
| *For students wishing to obtain MHGSA, it is recommended that you enrol in LQN201 and choose either LQN204 or LQN206 (you may wish to enrol in all three units). | |||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LQN305-1 | Diagnostic Genomics Research and Dissertation |
| Prerequisites: 96 credit points of study |
| Elective unit* | |||
| *For students wishing to obtain MHGSA, it is recommended that you enrol in LQN201 and choose either LQN204 or LQN206 (you may wish to enrol in all three units). | |||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LQN305-2 | Diagnostic Genomics Research and Dissertation |
| Prerequisites: LQN305-1. LQN305-1 can be studied in the same teaching period as LQN305-2 |
| LQN305-3 | Diagnostic Genomics Research and Dissertation |
| Prerequisites: LQN305-2. LQN305-2 can be studied in the same teaching period as LQN305-2. |
| 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* | |||
| *For students wishing to obtain MHGSA, it is recommended that you enrol in LQN201 and choose either LQN204 or LQN206 (you may wish to enrol in all three units). | |||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LQN305-1 | Diagnostic Genomics Research and Dissertation |
| Prerequisites: 96 credit points of study |
| LQN305-2 | Diagnostic Genomics Research and Dissertation |
| Prerequisites: LQN305-1. LQN305-1 can be studied in the same teaching period as LQN305-2 |
| LQN305-3 | Diagnostic Genomics Research and Dissertation |
| Prerequisites: LQN305-2. LQN305-2 can be studied in the same teaching period as LQN305-2. |
| Elective unit* | |||
| *For students wishing to obtain MHGSA, it is recommended that you enrol in LQN201 and choose either LQN204 or LQN206 (you may wish to enrol in all three 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* | |||
| *For students wishing to obtain MHGSA, it is recommended that you enrol in LQN201 and choose either LQN204 or LQN206 (you may wish to enrol in all three units). | |||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elective unit* | |||
| Elective unit* | |||
| *For students wishing to obtain MHGSA, it is recommended that you enrol in LQN201 and choose either LQN204 or LQN206 (you may wish to enrol in all three units). | |||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LQN305-1 | Diagnostic Genomics Research and Dissertation |
| Prerequisites: 96 credit points of study |
| Elective unit* | |||
| *For students wishing to obtain MHGSA, it is recommended that you enrol in LQN201 and choose either LQN204 or LQN206 (you may wish to enrol in all three units). | |||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LQN305-2 | Diagnostic Genomics Research and Dissertation |
| Prerequisites: LQN305-1. LQN305-1 can be studied in the same teaching period as LQN305-2 |
| LQN305-3 | Diagnostic Genomics Research and Dissertation |
| Prerequisites: LQN305-2. LQN305-2 can be studied in the same teaching period as LQN305-2. |
Unit Lists
Note: You must complete 2 general electives and 1 specialty elective.
| Course Notes |
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