Graduate Diploma in Genomics and Health
Course code: GD-GENOHLT
March, July
AUD $25,984 (2026 indicative first year fee). Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available
Access Melbourne is available
March
AUD $68,000 (2026 indicative first year fee)
IELTS 7.0: with no band less than 7.0
Student experience
Overview
- Design the diploma your way with a wide range of elective options in public health and policy, law, bioinformatics, and more
- Gain access to a truly innovative field of study as the first of its kind in Australia
- Explore the rapidly expanding field of genomics through an inspiring and flexible learning experience
Unlock the secrets of the human genome with the Graduate Diploma of Genomics and Health at the University of Melbourne. This one-year program takes you on an exciting journey through the complexities of genomics, exploring its ethical and legal implications in healthcare.
Highlights of the Graduate Diploma in Genomics and Health experience
The one-year Graduate Diploma (full-time) empowers you to craft a unique study experience based on your interests. With a wide range of subjects on offer, you can shape your diploma to encompass a diverse array of elective options in relevant areas such as:
- Public health and policy
- Ethics and law
- Bioinformatics
- Variant curation
- Clinical trials and research
- Indigenous health
- Innovative learning approach
Through a combination of online and campus-based learning, you will be introduced to the broad impacts of genomics. This blended learning model offers the flexibility of online study while providing the rich benefits of face-to-face interactions and hands-on experiences.
Read about Sarah’s story in the Graduate Diploma in Genomics and Health
Profile
Sarah Casauria
I’ve been fascinated by genomics ever since watching the BBC TV show Orphan Black in Year 12, so the opportunity to immerse myself in pure genomics and everything surrounding it really appealed.
The course offers so many different pathways. We touch on genetic science, ethics, counselling, public health and more. We’re learning so many different skills and I think there will be a lot of career options for us. I’m interested in pursuing a career where I can utilise my science communication skills, whether that be for consumer information, medical ethics or research.
In second year we start internships, which are helping me realise how many different industries need genomics. I’m doing my first internship with a reproductive service, doing client information, which combines my passion for science communication with my knowledge of genomics.
I’m enjoying communicating genomics with patients who may have no knowledge of the topic. I’m also meeting people who are big names in the field, and it’s a wonderful opportunity to learn from them.
I’ve really enjoyed the coursework so far, too. Because we’re such a small cohort we get a lot of attention and support, not just with our studies but with our wellbeing as well.
For our first year we mingle in with the genetic counselling students because we overlap core subjects so we get to know everyone in both courses. I’ve gotten to know the other students much more than I did in my bachelor degree, which I’ve really enjoyed.
In first year the teaching is fairly self-directed with classes once or twice a week at the Royal Children’s Hospital. Second year is more demanding, but if you manage your time well there’s still space for life outside of uni.
