遗传咨询硕士

两年制的研究生入门课程遗传咨询硕士是从事遗传咨询工作的入门级资格。该计划是由经验丰富的遗传咨询师开发和提供的，并得到专家教育设计者的支持，并与遗传咨询专业人士和熟练的课程咨询委员会进行了广泛的磋商。该计划以混合模式交付，利用在线，互动式教与学活动以及每次课程的一部分在校学习课程。专业的客座讲师会在整个课程中参与，以确保课程工作的相关性和实际应用。在悉尼科技大学城校区的研究生院的教育和研究机构中进行校园内学习。
The two-year, graduate entry coursework Master of Genetic Counselling is the entry-level qualification for work as a genetic counsellor. This program is developed and delivered by experienced genetic counsellors and researchers, supported by expert learning designers, broad consultation with the genetic counselling profession and a skilled Curriculum Advisory Committee.<br><br>The program is delivered in a way that actively supports students to study from their home towns by utilising a combination of asynchronous interactive online learning and synchronous weekly, timetabled ‘live and online’ classes, supported with a week-long on-campus block each session. Expert guest lecturers participate throughout the course, ensuring relevance and real-world application of coursework. Block learning takes place in the Graduate School of Health's education and research facility at UTS City campus.<br>Alongside the coursework, students participate in clinical placements, sourced by UTS, throughout the two-year program. Placements are offered in a variety of settings in Australasia and may include the option of an approved international placement for interested students. Placements are supported by weekly reflective practice supervision with experienced clinical genetic counsellors. Students undertake research training to equip them with the skills to provide evidence-based care, talk with clients about research participation and findings and seek opportunities for higher-degree research for themselves in the future.<br>Careers<br>Genetic counsellors have specialist knowledge in human genetics and genomics, counselling and health communication. With rapid developments in genetics and genomics, there is a growing number of newer opportunities for genetic counsellors. Career options include clinical roles in public and private settings, research, education, policy, and laboratory and biotech company genetic counselling roles.