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.
| Study through | Wagga Wagga |
| Study mode and normal course duration | 2 years distance education |
| Course code | OADG |
| Fees | Fee paying Students may be eligible for FEE-HELP |
| Session available | February/July (Semester basis) |
| Apply through | CSU Admissions Office |
| Study through | Wagga Wagga |
| Study mode and normal course duration | Distance education - 2 years offshore |
| Course code | Program code: 1612GC |
| Fees | Offshore - see fee list |
| Session available | |
| Apply through | CSU International Admissions |
Enrolment pattern - July intake
Session 1
ETH403 Bioethics
BMS406 Human Reproductive Biology
Session 2
WEL423 Theory and Practice of Genetic Counselling
BMS404 Cytogenetics for Genetic Counsellors
Session 3
WEL414 Genetic Counselling
BMS405 Human Genetic Diseases
Session 4
WEL415 Professional Issues in Genetic Counselling
WEL409 Grief and Loss
Enrolment pattern – February intake
Session 1
BMS404 Cytogenetics for Genetic Counsellors
WEL423 Theory and Practice of Genetic Counselling
Session 2
BMS406 Human Reproductive Biology
WEL414 Genetic Counselling
Session 3
WEL409 Grief and Loss
ETH403 Bioethics
Session 4
BMS405 Human Genetic Diseases
WEL415 Professional Issues in Genetic Counselling
To qualify for candidature, an applicant would be expected to hold:
The following information gives you an overview of studying by distance education.
Course materials
When studying by distance education you may receive:
Distance education students usually study two 8 point subjects per semester. More or fewer subjects may be studied in consultation with the Course Coordinator.
Teleconferencing
Telephone tutorials are used to supplement face-to-face contact between students and academic staff. Conference calls enable several students, either at home or at a common location, to participate in a group tutorial with academic staff.
Direct telephone contact and email
Students are encouraged to maintain direct contact with staff by telephone or email. Office telephone numbers and email addresses will be supplied and telephone answering services are available in the offices of Course Coordinators. Students will also be advised of numbers for the School's central telephone answering and facsimile machines.
Online forums
Students may participate in various forums online, enabling direct and instant contact with staff and other students.
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