- How long it takes
- 2 years
- full time
- Level
- Masters degree (coursework)
- University
- Leads on to
- Genetic Counsellor
- $104,000 (estimate) median pay, In demand
- Taught by
- 2 providers
- NSW, VIC
Is this course right for you?
What the Master of Genetic Counselling asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Where this course can take you
Jobs this qualification is a recognised route into, and the study that can follow it.
Jobs you can do with it
Genetic Counsellor
Genetic counsellors help people work out what an inherited condition or a genetic test result means for them and their family.
What else you need
Complete an accredited genetic counselling program, then the supervised practice and assessment needed for professional certification. The degree alone does not confer certification.
Median pay$104,000 (estimate)
In demand
Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list. Pay marked as an estimate is our own analysis, not a published figure.
Where you can study this course
There are 2 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Website for University of Technology Sydney (opens in a new tab)
University of Technology Sydney
University of Technology Sydney (City Campus), NSW
4.2from 906 Google reviews
What students like
- Lecturers and support staff are approachable and helpful
What to weigh up
- Admin replies can be slow
- Website for The University of Melbourne (opens in a new tab)
The University of Melbourne
The University of Melbourne, VIC
4.5from 1,845 Google reviews
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Master of Genetic Counselling.
- Human and medical genetics
- Genomics and genetic testing
- Counselling theory and skills
- Ethical and legal issues in genetics
- Supervised clinical placements
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Who arranges the work placement, and how many hours does it involve?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?