Overview

Genetics and genomics at Monash covers a broad scope of topics, including conservation, developmental and medical genetics, to ensure that you are well prepared for the job market. Our teaching labs have state-of-the-art equipment and facilities for practical, hands-on training. Our educators are all active researchers as well as teachers, … For more content click the Read More button below. Genetics is the study of genes, their structure, function, transmission and evolution, and encompasses a rich and diverse range of research topics. Genetics lies at the centre of biology because the same basic genetic principles apply to microbes, plants, animals and humans. The genetic code provides the blueprint for life and every aspect of biology, from development, physiology and biochemistry through to behaviour and ecology and diseases such as cancer, is ultimately controlled by the products of genes and their interaction with the physical environment. Genomics, enabled by dramatic recent advances in DNA sequencing technologies and computing power, allows researchers to expand their vision from a few genes to all of the thousands of genes that govern the lives of each organism. The ability to compare the genomes of different species and assess variation between individuals of the same species is revolutionising our capacity to dissect evolutionary processes and map the complex gene networks that control every aspect of biology.  Genetics and genomics underpin many exciting areas of science such as biomedical science, biotechnology, conservation biology, and forensics. Graduates with a major in Genetics and genomics find employment in medical and agricultural research institutes, hospitals, government departments, schools and universities, patent firms, genetic counselling services, forensics laboratories, and biotechnology companies. Availability Genetics and genomics is listed in S2000 Bachelor of Science, S3001 Bachelor of Science Advanced - Global Challenges (Honours) and S3002 Bachelor of Science Advanced - Research (Honours) at Clayton as a major, extended major or minor and in the Bachelor of Science at Malaysia as a minor. The genetics and genomics minor, major and extended major are not available in the double degree course S2007 Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Biomedical Science.

Requirements for progressing to honours and other further studies

You must meet the entry requirements for S3701 Bachelor of Science (Honours), M5021 Graduate Diploma of Health and Science Research or meet the progression requirements to the fourth year of S3002 Bachelor of Science Advanced - Research (Honours).

You must also complete prerequisite study as per the intended discipline. Refer to the honours prerequisites table.

Learning outcomes

In addition to achieving the broad outcomes of your course, and successfully completing this area of study, you will be able to:

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demonstrate a thorough understanding of the broad principles of genetics and genomics and their application through suitable approaches and methodologies at the molecular, cellular, organismal and population levels

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demonstrate advanced practical skills in contemporary experimental methods such as recombinant DNA techniques, gene expression analysis, genetic breeding experiments, analysis of transgenic organisms, genotyping methods, the use of modern laboratory equipment, databank searching, network analysis and the application of bioinformatic and genomic approaches

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design laboratory or computer-based genetics experiments, incorporating the principles of effective experimental design and suitable methods for collecting, analysing, visualising and interpreting resultant data

Requirements
72 credit points

Core72 credit points

Contacts

Coordinator(s)

Dr Richard Burke