GNA5930 Genomics internship
Faculty of Science
GNA5930 Genomics internship is a level 5, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 and Summer B at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1, Summer B
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before GNA5930
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After GNA5930
No unit lists GNA5930 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Overview
This internship unit gives you real-world experience in clinical or research genomics in commercial or hospital-based environments. Senior staff at the host organisation will mentor you in professional clinical/research genomics using a work integrated learning framework. You will develop skills that include ethically working with patient data, variant calling, report writing and working in a team environment. The unit coordinator will monitor your work and provide additional support and mentoring.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Immersive |
| Summer semester B | Clayton | Immers blk |
Assessment
- Skills portfolio displaying work readinessPortfolio25%
- Written reportWritten10%
- Oral presentationPresentation20%
- Mentor assessmentDemonstration45%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply genome curation approaches to analyse clinically or commercially relevant data sets in a professional environment;
- 2
Develop a working knowledge of the generation of genomic analysis reports and understand ethical considerations
- 3
Employ critical and creative thinking to analyse scientific data;
- 4
Apply interpersonal, teamwork and time management skills in a professional environment;
- 5
Effectively communicate internship outcomes in verbal and written form using appropriate tools to a scientific audience.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachWork-integrated learning
For semester 1 period, an average of 24 hour per week. At least 2 days per week on site at the host location and 8 hours independent study per week
OR
For placement in summer B period, a 5/6-week intensive placement will occur, with 4-5 days per week on site at the host location and independent study in the weeks following, equivalent to 288 total hours.
You will be embedded in a professional work environment of industry or hospital to begin to develop professional-level competencies in data analysis and communication commensurate with the expectations of that industry
Learning resources
Recommended resources
References to relevant training materials in the scientific literature and Moodle lessons to introduce concepts and develop skills.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Peter Boag
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Peter Boag
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for GNA5930?
GNA5930 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is GNA5930 offered?
In 2026, GNA5930 runs in Semester 1 and Summer B at Clayton.
Does GNA5930 have an exam?
No. GNA5930 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.