Overview
About this course
Our Graduate Diploma in Biomedical Science (Genomics and Precision Medicine) is designed to meet the rapidly growing demand in biomedical science for graduates who are skilled in state-of-the-art omic techniques and who are versed in the language of genetics.
Who is it for?
Our course is suitable for recent science and health graduates as well as established scientists or clinicians who want to advance their careers in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of genetic diseases.
Structure
What you’ll study
In our Graduate Diploma in Biomedical Science (Genomics and Precision Medicine) you’ll study 36 credit points of subjects, including two 6 credit point core units in Clinical Laboratory Science and Genomics, Omics and Medical Applications.
You will also complete up to 24 credit points of stream selective units spanning Cancer and Pathogen Genomics, Disease Diagnosis and Treatment, and Genomics in Clinical Practice. Alternatively, complement your studies with an elective unit of study.
This course is predominately taught online, however core units will require face-to-face attendance.
Costs
Funding
Admissions
Admission to the Graduate Diploma in Biomedical Science (Genomics and Precision Medicine) requires:
- A bachelor’s degree or higher award in science, medical or veterinary science, biomedical science, health science or a health-related discipline from the University of Sydney, or qualifications deemed by the Faculty to be equivalent;
- Or completion of embedded Graduate Certificate.
International qualifications
For qualifications awarded outside Australia, equivalencies and entry requirements are determined based on the country, institution, and qualification.
A minimum result of 7.0 overall and a minimum result of 6.5 in each band
A minimum result of 96 overall including a minimum result of 20 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 22 in Writing
A minimum result of 68 overall and a minimum result of 61 in each band