Master of Genetic Counselling

Entry requirements

Prerequisites

Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelors degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.In addition to a completed Bachelor degree, applicants must have also completed the following subjects at a tertiary level within the last 10 years and must provide relevant subject outlines with their application: one biology subject (to first year undergraduate level); one human genetics subject (to second or third year undergraduate level, or equivalent).Applicants must also provide evidence of relevant voluntary and/or paid work in a caring role, demonstrating their ability to work alongside people who are experiencing distress or crisis.All applicants must write a personal statement of up to 1,000 words. The statement should explain how the applicant meets the selection criteria, identify individual skills and qualities relevant to a career in genetic counselling, demonstrate understanding of the work genetic counsellors do, and attest that it is the students own work.Selected applicants are required to undertake a short interview with a panel and final offers are dependent upon interview rank. Applicants are assessed in the areas of communication skills, interpersonal skills, interest in genetic counselling, and commitment to genetic counselling as a career.