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DEGREE OFFERED: |
Master of Science in Genetic Counseling, Master of Science in Genetic Counseling with Honors |
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PREREQUISITES: |
Bachelor of Science or other undergraduate degree which in the opinion of the School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science, provides the background necessary to undertake the course. Short-list and Interview
process after application ( for masters additional 2 years relevant professional experience which provides background necessary to
undertake the course) |
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CLASSES BEGIN: |
February |
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DURATION OF COURSE: |
1 to 1.5 years |
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REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS: |
Harper PS (1998) Practical Genetic Counselling (5th Edition).
Butterworth and Heinemann, Baker DL, Schuette JL, Uhlmann WR (1998) A Guide to Genetic Counselling. Weil J (2000). Psychosocial Genetic Counselling. Clark A (1995) Genetic Counselling. Practice and Principles. Routledge. Marteau T, Richards M (1996) The Troubled Helix. Ivey AE (1999) Intentional Interviewing and Counselling. 4th Edition. Lecture Notes on Molecular Medicine
by John Bradley, David Johnson, David Rubenstein. Ivey, A.E. (1999). Intentional Interviewing and counselling: facilitating client development in multicultural society (4th Ed). Weil, Jon (2000). Psychosocial Genetic Counselling New York. Elements of Medical Genetics, AEH Emery and RF Mueller, 8th edition (1992). Medical Genetics, Principles and Practice, JJ Nora, FC Fraser, J Bear, CR Greenberg, D Patterson and D Warbuton, 4th edition (1994) Lea & Febiger Medical Genetics, LB Jorde, JC Carey and RL White (1995). Harper, P.S. (1998) Practical Genetic Counselling (5th Edition), Butterworth and Heinemann Kingston, H. (2002) ABC of Clinical Genetics (3rd Edition), |
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CURRICULUM: |
Foundations for Health Professionals B 5CP
DNA Technology 5CP
Advanced Human Genetics Laboratory 10CP
Advanced Human Genetics 5CP
Introduction to Genetic Counselling 5CP
Applied Counselling 10CP
Genetic Counselling 10CP
Clinical Genetics 10CP
Case Study/Practicum 20CP
group placement as available |
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CLINICAL TRAINING: |
3 weeks prac placement in Sem 2, genetic group support placement |
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ACCREDITATION: |
Equivalent to Part 1 certification via HGSA Board of
Censors |
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