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Overview
What you will learn
By taking the Genetics in Pregnancy course offered by University of Melbourne , you will learn:
- Understand the basis of genetic inheritance, mechanisms of genetic variation, and the difference between “genetics” and “genomics”
- Apply the clinical and ethical principles underpinning prenatal screening to clinical practice
- Identify couples that require a genetic counselling referral
- Concisely articulate options for prenatal screening
- Provide general information to patients about prenatal diagnostic procedures
- Understand the indications and methods used for pre-implantation genetic testing
- Describe the current options for genetic carrier screening
- Recognise and reflect on the ethical considerations in prenatal genomic testing
- Use disability-positive language when discussing genetic variation and congenital health conditions
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Genes, chromosomes and genomics
- Principles of reproductive screening
- Prenatal screening for chromosome conditions
- Genetic carrier screening
- Prenatal diagnosis of fetal genetic and chromosome conditions
- Assisted reproduction and preimplantation genetic testing
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 1 days
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Melbourne, Australia
Disciplines
GeneticsWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- CRICOS: 00116K
- Highly recommended for midwives and doctors providing antenatal and pre-pregnancy care to women and their partners.
- Also suitable for radiologists and sonographers providing obstetric ultrasound services
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents305 AUD / full≈ 305 AUD / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents305 AUD / full≈ 305 AUD / full
Additional Details
For Midwives/ Sonographers/ Trainees/ Students: AUD $305 (inc GST)
- For Doctors (specialists/GPs): AUD $423.50 (incl. GST)
Funding
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