S5008 Graduate Diploma of Genome Analytics
Faculty of Science
Graduate Diploma of Genome Analytics (S5008) is a 1 years full-time, 48-credit-point, graduate diploma course from the Faculty of Science, taught at Clayton. Map your units semester by semester with the MonMap planner.
- Credit points
- 48
- Duration
- 1 years full time
- 2 years part time
- Campus
- Clayton
- On campus
This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Overview
The Graduate Diploma of Genome Analytics is a 48 credit point future-focused course that provides expert training in analysing genomes and bioinformatics, developing graduates to meet the growing demand for expertise in the area of Genome Analytics. The course builds knowledge and skills relevant to areas and approaches used in healthcare. You will gain hands-on experience analysing genomes using pipelines and bioinformatics methods, relevant to the genomics industry and its continued expansion and development. The course is a pathway to a Master of Genome Analytics.
Course structure
Core unit12 credit points
Genomics and bioinformatic studies36 credit points
The handbook's description of this structure
The course is structured in 1 part (48 credit points).
You will complete a 12 credit point core unit in Genome Curation and an additional 36 credit points from a selection of genomics and bioinformatic units.
Course progression map
The course progression map provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.
The course comprises 48 points.
Units are 6 points unless otherwise stated.
You must complete:
- GNA5120 Genome Curation (12 points)
You must complete 36 points from the following units:
- GNA5040 Genomics and its applications
- GNA5011 Genome function
- GNA5012 Applied bioinformatics
- GNA5022 Sequencing technologies
- GNA5200 Case studies in genomics (12 points)
- GNA5031 Disease Surveillance and the Microbiome
- GNA5041 Cancer Genomics
Learning outcomes
These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework and Monash Graduate Attributes.
Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:
- 1
Use bioinformatics pipelines to appraise variants in genome sequencing data.
- 2
Prepare reports consistent with medical reporting guidelines for diagnostic genomics and accreditation requirements for diagnostic laboratories.
- 3
Demonstrate knowledge of the ethical issues relating to genomic datasets.
- 4
Apply and communicate genetic theory and analysis in a range of contexts.
- 5
Demonstrate an in depth understanding of genomics and the application of sequencing technologies to address healthcare challenges.
Entry requirements
English language
Monash minimum: Level A, that is: IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no band lower than 6.0); or Pearson Test of English (Academic): score of 58 overall with no band lower than 50; or TOEFL Internet-based test: score of 79 overall with minimum scores: Writing: 21, Listening: 12, Reading: 13 and Speaking: 18; or Equivalent approved English test
More information
Progression to further studies
Successful completion of the Graduate Diploma of Genome Analytics with an average of 60% will guarantee a pathway into the Master of Genome Analytics.
Other information
The Graduate Diploma of Genome Analytics is a 48 credit point future-focused course that provides expert training in analysing genomes and bioinformatics, developing graduates to meet the growing demand for expertise in the area of Genome Analytics. The course builds knowledge and skills relevant to areas and approaches used in healthcare. You will gain hands-on experience analysing genomes using pipelines and bioinformatics methods, relevant to the genomics industry and its continued expansion and development. The course is a pathway to a Master of Genome Analytics.
Contacts
- Academic Coordinator
- Dr Hendrika Duivenvoorden
Common questions
How long is Graduate Diploma of Genome Analytics?
1 years full time, 48 credit points. At 24 credit points a semester, that is 2 semesters of full-time study.
Where can I study Graduate Diploma of Genome Analytics?
At Clayton.
How do I plan my Graduate Diploma of Genome Analytics units?
Open the course in the MonMap planner. It lays out your semesters, checks prerequisites as you drag units in, and tracks the credit points each requirement still needs.