AustraliaMaster's104 weeks
Master of Genetic Counselling
The University of Melbourne (UniMelb)Parkville, Australia
Fee for international students
A$166,320 for the whole course (as of 2026)Source: CRICOS
- Intakes
- February
- Duration
- 104 weeks
Programme facts
- Level
- Master's
- Duration
- 104 weeks
- Language of teaching
- English
- Study mode
- Not published
- Credits
- Not published
- Intakes
- FebruaryTypical for this country
About this programme
In Australasia, genetic counsellors are allied health professionals who work in partnership with clinical geneticists or other medical specialists, often as part of a multidisciplinary team that may include other allied health professionals and/or scientists. Genetic counselling is a communication process that aims to help individuals, couples and families understand and adapt to the implications of a genetic contribution to a health condition.
Entry requirements
- IELTS7 overall
- TOEFL iBT94
- Prerequisites
- An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) with a cognate genetics subject at second year level (or equivalent), AND; Evidence of at least one first-year undergraduate biology subject AND at least one second-year subject (preferably human genetics), completed within the last 10 years with subject marks of at least 65% (or equivalent), AND; At least six months of demonstrated relevant professional or volunteer experience.; A personal statement, AND; Three written, signed references to attest to your work or volunteer experience and ability to interact effectively and appropriately with people who are in distress; Please ensure each of your three referees individually complete the online Master of Genetic Counselling Referee Report.
Data: CRICOS, Australian Government.