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MSc with Honours in Genetic Counselling School of Biomedical & Physical Sciences. Brisbane, Australia. Program Convenor: Dr Madelyn Peterson BPharm MA(Ethics) PhD FHGSA, [email protected]. GC program offered since 1996. PROGRAM BASICS & ASSESSMENT. FACULTY - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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MSc with Honours in Genetic CounsellingSchool of Biomedical & Physical Sciences
Program Convenor: Dr Madelyn Peterson BPharm MA(Ethics) PhD FHGSA, [email protected]
FACULTY
Program Convenor: Dr Madelyn Peterson BPharm MA(Ethics) PhD FHGSA, [email protected]
Clinical Advisor: Associate Professor Michael Gabbett MSc MBBS RACP FHGSA, [email protected];
Associate Lecturer: Ms Linda Humphreys MSc (Hons) [email protected]
Research Coordinator:
Clinical Coordinator:
PROGRAM BASICS & ASSESSMENT
FUTURE PLANS / CHALLENGES
We are interested in developing a Professional Doctorate program and
aiming for ABGC Program accreditation down the track.
OTHER PROGRAMS OFFERED
• Graduate Certificate in Applied Clinical Genetics
• Graduate Diploma in Applied Clinical Genetics
• Masters of Science in Applied Clinical Genetics
OUR STUDENTS •Number enrolled per year: 6• Undergraduate backgrounds accepted: Science (majority), health, psychology, social work, behavioural science.•Selection process: Written application, formal statement & interview. Short-list of applicants for interview by panel (Program Convenor, Academic , Clinical Professional & Administration Officer)•Academic +/- experiential prerequisites: Appropriate undergraduate degree (convenor approval) with GPA of at least 5.0 on scale of 1-7.Counselling experience or voluntary community work desirable but not mandatory.•Nationality and /or ethnocultural backgrounds of students: Mainly Caucasian Australasians, usually one International student each year – most often from India.
Brisbane, Australia
GC program offered since 1996
Program length: 5 semesters over 2 years
ACCREDITATIONProfessional Body: Human Genetics Society of Australasia (HGSA) www.hgsa.org.auCommittee: HGSA Board of CensorsGuidelines: https://www.hgsa.org.au/website/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/2010GL01-Masters-Programs.pdf
Course Week2
Week4
Week 6 Week8
Week9
Week 10
Week11
Week12
Week13
Week14
Total
7246BPSBioethics Journal Club
Tutorial reading preparation, attendance & contribution
Week 1-7: 20%Tutorial presentation &
facilitation of discussion: 15%
Seminar 40%
Case Study Assign25%
100%
7240BPSGeneticCounselling
Scenario Assign20%
Active task 10%
Active task 15%
45%Exam
55%
7241BPSClinicalGenetics
10MCQ
5%
Problem set5%
CytogenAssignm
ent7.5%
PGD Case study 7.5%
10MCQ5%
10MCQ5%
10MCQ5%
40%Exam
60%
7248BPSCommunity Practice
Tute5%
Tute5%
Tute5%
ReflectTask 10%Tute 5%
HD Case Study 25%
Tute5%
Activity Logbook
20%Supervisor
Reports 20%
100%
Course Week 3
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9
Week 10
Week 11
Week 12
Week 13
Week 14
Total
7247BPSAdvanced Human Genetics
20MCQ
10%
20MCQ
10%
Short ans10%
Assignment Draft
10%
10MCQ
5%
Problem set
5%
Short ans10%
10MCQ5%
Assign30%
10MCQ5%
100%
7249BPSIntro to Genetic Counselling
QoL 1 Assig
n
5%
Assign20%
Reflection on video
10%
Skills test10%
QoL 2 Assign
5%
50% Exam 50%
7010HSVApplied Counselling
Essay
25%
Case study40%
AnalysisRecorded session
35%
100%
7242BPSAdvanced Human Genetics Lab
Intensive Week laboratory course (5 full days) scheduled in Week 16 Assessment: Laboratory modules write up - Bioinformatics, Cytogenetics, Results Manuscript
100%
YEAR 1
YEAR 2
ALUMNIGraduates: ~ 120 since 1996Employment in: Public Health Clinical Genetics Services, Familial Cancer Registries, Private Prenatal Services, Research (co-ordinators and PhD students), Education, Health Policy or Administration, IVF Services, Pathology Laboratory Services, other areas of counselling.
Course Sem 1Week 2
Sem 1Week 6
Sem 1Week 8
Sem 1 Week 10
Sem 1 Week 11
Sem 1Week 12
Sem 2Week 12
Sem 1Week 13
6002BPSPrinciples of Research Writing
Draft Assign
0%
Final Assign80%
SeminarPresentation
20%
7250BPSClinical Placement
Students complete 3 blocks of 5 weeks clinical placement over Summer Semester, Semester 1 & 2.Assessment: Tutorial attendance & participation; Case studies; Supervisor Appraisals; Final Seminar.
Seminar
8001BPSMasters Research Project
Research Project begins with project development at the end of Year 1 and Ethics application & approval prior to Semester1 of Year 2.Regular meetings with their supervisors & research coordinator.
Honours Thesis 60%
SupervisorReports
30%Seminar
10%
INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION
Student exchange supported. GU has hosted students from USA in recent years for clinical rotation at Genetic Health Queensland and so+gi (Specialised Obstetric & Gynaecological Imaging). We are keen to send GU students to USA, Canada and UK for 5 week rotations from 2012.Program development: We would like to acknowledge practical support for our Masters program development from the following program directors:Margaret Sahhar, University of MelbourneBonnie LeRoy, University of MinnesotaCarol Walton, University of ColoradoResource sharing: Willing to share resources such as curricula, assessment strategies etc.
PRESCRIBED TEXTS•LeRoy, BS, Veach PM, & Bartels, DM (2010) Genetic Counseling Practice: Advanced Concepts and Skills•Uhlmann, WR, Schuette, JL & Yashar, B (2009) A Guide to Genetic Counseling, •Weil J (2000). Psychosocial Genetic Counselling. •Nussbaum R, McInnes R & Willard H (2007) Thompson & Thompson Genetics in Medicine •Harper, PS (2010) Practical Genetic Counselling
RECOMMENDED TEXTS•Veach PM, LeRoy, BS & Bartels, DM (2003) Facilitating the Genetic Counseling Process: A Practice Manual•Evans C (2006) Genetic Counselling: A Psychological Approach•Gaff, CL & Bylund, CL (Eds) 2010 Family Communication about Genetics: Theory and Practice.
RESEARCH PROJECTSStudents undertake a one year Masters level Honours project in an area of relevance to clinical genetics. They must submit a thesis of around 40,000 words for examination.
OTHER INTERESTING FACTS
We are fortunate to have two very experienced ABGC Certified Genetic Counselors as part of our faculty of
clinical teachers