The Graduate Diploma of Genetic Counselling was developed in association with the Human Genetics Society of Australasia and provides graduates with a solid foundation in science, counselling and the ethical and professional issues pertinent to practice as a genetic counsellor.
Offered jointly by the Faculties of Health Studies and Arts, this professional course enables graduates to meet Part one of the Human Genetics Society of Australasia’s accreditation requirements for genetic counselling.
Graduates from the Graduate Diploma will meet Part 1 of the accreditation requirements for the Human Genetics Society of Australasia.
There are compulsory residential schools held in subjects WEL423 (five days' duration), WEL414 (five days' duration) and WEL409 (four days' duration), to ensure students have direct access to clinical expertise.
This online course brochure is for prospective students looking to enrol in 2009. If you are a currently enrolled student, please consult the 2008 Charles Sturt University handbook