A suite of courses to suit your career goals

Diagnostic genomics is a rapidly developing field, and its application creates a real impact to healthcare. As well as scientists, managers, and professionals with nursing, medical, and allied health backgrounds are taking up studies to increase their genomic literacy and boost their careers. Select from a graduate certificate, graduate diploma, or master's degree.


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Learn from industry leaders

Our diagnostic programs are led by Dr Michael Gabbett. Michael is active in the sphere of professional education of paediatricians and physicians. He currently sits on the Royal Australasia College of Physicians (RACP) Curriculum Advisory Group. He was a member of the RACP Advanced training Committee in Clinical Genetics for several years and held the position of RACP Regional Examiner at the Royal Children’s Hospital, Brisbane until the hospital’s closure. You can be confident you’ll learn from experts in the field of genomics.


Industry collaboration

QUT offers the first and only masters degree in diagnostic genomics in Australasia. The Human Genetics Society of Australasia is the professional society and credentialing body for genetics professionals in Australia. Graduates of the QUT Master of Diagnostic Genomics will be eligible to apply for professional credentialing from the Board of Censors in Diagnostic Genomics within HGSA.


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A suite of courses to suit your career goals

Diagnostic genomics is a rapidly developing field, and its application creates a real impact to healthcare. As well as scientists, managers, and professionals with nursing, medical, and allied health backgrounds are taking up studies to increase their genomic literacy and boost their careers. Select from a graduate certificate, graduate diploma, or master's degree.


Watch video

Learn from industry leaders

Our diagnostic programs are led by Dr Michael Gabbett. Michael is active in the sphere of professional education of paediatricians and physicians. He currently sits on the Royal Australasia College of Physicians (RACP) Curriculum Advisory Group. He was a member of the RACP Advanced training Committee in Clinical Genetics for several years and held the position of RACP Regional Examiner at the Royal Children’s Hospital, Brisbane until the hospital’s closure. You can be confident you’ll learn from experts in the field of genomics.


Industry collaboration

QUT offers the first and only masters degree in diagnostic genomics in Australasia. The Human Genetics Society of Australasia is the professional society and credentialing body for genetics professionals in Australia. Graduates of the QUT Master of Diagnostic Genomics will be eligible to apply for professional credentialing from the Board of Censors in Diagnostic Genomics within HGSA.


A suite of courses to suit your career goals

Diagnostic genomics is a rapidly developing field, and its application creates a real impact to healthcare. As well as scientists, managers, and professionals with nursing, medical, and allied health backgrounds are taking up studies to increase their genomic literacy and boost their careers. Select from a graduate certificate, graduate diploma, or master's degree.


Watch video

Learn from industry leaders

Our diagnostic programs are led by Dr Michael Gabbett. Michael is active in the sphere of professional education of paediatricians and physicians. He currently sits on the Royal Australasia College of Physicians (RACP) Curriculum Advisory Group. He was a member of the RACP Advanced training Committee in Clinical Genetics for several years and held the position of RACP Regional Examiner at the Royal Children’s Hospital, Brisbane until the hospital’s closure. You can be confident you’ll learn from experts in the field of genomics.


Industry collaboration

QUT offers the first and only masters degree in diagnostic genomics in Australasia. The Human Genetics Society of Australasia is the professional society and credentialing body for genetics professionals in Australia. Graduates of the QUT Master of Diagnostic Genomics will be eligible to apply for professional credentialing from the Board of Censors in Diagnostic Genomics within HGSA.

Highlights

  • First and only graduate diploma in diagnostic genomics in Australasia.
  • Choose speciality study in molecular genetics, cytogenetics, or biochemical genetics.
  • Learn to design genomics experiments, analyse and interpret research and clinical results, and report on findings.
  • Flexible delivery with online study and full-time or part-time study mode.
  • Provides a pathway into the Master of Diagnostic Genomics.

Highlights

  • First and only graduate diploma in diagnostic genomics in Australasia.
  • Choose speciality study in molecular genetics, cytogenetics, or biochemical genetics.
  • Learn to design genomics experiments, analyse and interpret research and clinical results, and report on findings.
  • Flexible delivery with online study and full-time or part-time study mode.
  • Provides a pathway into the Master of Diagnostic Genomics.

Why choose this course?

Genomics is a rapidly evolving field, critical to cutting-edge health care and personalised medicine. We offer the only Graduate Diploma in Diagnostic Genomics in Australasia.

This course is ideal for healthcare professionals who are looking to develop specialist expertise and improve their knowledge of this growing discipline and its applications in health care. Similarly, it is an ideal avenue for genetic scientists who are already qualified but are keen to stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and applications. Areas of study include diagnostic genetics; genetic technologies; lab management, compliance and quality; and the ethical, legal and social requirements.   

The opportunity to choose a speciality stream allows you to align this study with your career goals. Speciality units include molecular genetics, cytogenetics, or biochemical genetics.

You will be taught by leading researchers from the Genomics Research Centre, a research facility that focuses on the identification of genes involved in common human disorders and the translation of this research into new diagnostics and therapeutics.

Guest lecturers will offer insight into cross-disciplinary professions including ethics, genetic counselling, medical genetics, law, and bioinformatics.

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What to expect

Flexible delivery

This course is delivered online and can be completed in full-time or part-time study mode. As this course is offered online only, it is not available to Australian government student visa holders. International students onshore on an Australian government visa other than a student visa that entitles the holder to study can apply.

Flexible delivery

This course is delivered online and can be completed in full-time or part-time study mode. Online and part-time study options are not available to international students on Australian government international student visas. If you hold a different visa which allows you to study, you may be able to undertake flexible study.

Careers and outcomes

Careers and outcomes

This course equips healthcare physicians with the knowledge to confidently explain genetic testing to patients, select optimal genetic tests and explain results. This level of genetic expertise would be beneficial as it is being increasingly employed in different departments. Clinicians will also have the necessary knowledge to initiate a collaboration with a genetics research group for the purposes of new gene identification.

Genetics scientists completing this graduate diploma will be in a strong position to apply for appropriate promotion and recognition within their laboratory or competitively apply for positions in laboratories offering alternate testing methodologies.

Course articulation

This course fully articulates with the Master of Diagnostic Genomics. The masters program prepares graduates to apply for professional accreditation as a diagnostic genomic scientist.

Details and units

Requirements

Course code
LS72
Delivery
  • Online
Delivery
  • Online
Duration
1 years full-time
2 years part-time

This program is not available to Australian government student visa holders.

Duration
1 years full-time
2 years part-time

This program is not available to Australian government student visa holders.

Entry
February and July
Entry
February and July

Entry requirements

You must have a recognised bachelor degree (or higher award) completed within the last 10 years (2014 or later) in any of the following areas or relevant disciplines:

  • biology
  • biochemistry
  • biotechnology
  • biomedical sciences
  • cell biology
  • dentistry
  • dietetics
  • forensic science
  • genetics
  • medicine
  • nursing
  • pharmacy
  • veterinary science

If your studies was completed more than 10 years ago (2013 or earlier) you must also have professional work experience relevant to your studies and/or genomics and:

  • It is at least 5 years full-time (or equivalent) gained within the last 10 years; or
  • You are currently employed with at least 1 year full-time (or equivalent) gained within the last 3 years.

Minimum academic requirements

Academic entry requirements

A completed recognised bachelor degree (or higher award) with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) score of 4.00 on QUT's 7 point scale completed within the last ten years in any of the following areas or relevant disciplines:

  • biology
  • biochemistry
  • biotechnology
  • biomedical sciences
  • cell biology
  • dentistry
  • dietetics
  • forensic science
  • genetics
  • medicine
  • nursing
  • pharmacy
  • veterinary science

If your degree was completed more than ten years ago, you must provide evidence of graduate work experience; and; or further studies since course completion with your application for it to be considered.

Minimum English language requirements

Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.

Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.

If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.

We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.

English Test
IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake
Overall 6.5
Listening 6
Reading 6
Writing 6
Speaking 6
Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website.
Overall 176
Listening 169
Reading 169
Writing 169
Speaking 169
PTE Academic
Overall 58
Listening 50
Reading 50
Writing 50
Speaking 50
TOEFL iBT
Overall 79
Listening 16
Reading 16
Writing 21
Speaking 18
English Test Overall Listening Reading Writing Speaking
IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake 6.5 6 6 6 6
Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. 		176 169 169 169 169
PTE Academic 58 50 50 50 50
TOEFL iBT 79 16 16 21 18

We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.

When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.

Fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.

2026 fees

2026: Fee available from July

2026 fees

2026: Fee available from July

2025 fees

2025: $30,000 per year full-time (96 credit points)

2025 fees

2025: $41,200 per year full-time (96 credit points)

Student services and amenities fees

You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.

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