Master of Science - Genetics
Genetics at the University of Melbourne makes a major contribution to national and international Genetics research and
teaching and has featured prominently in the history of Genetics in Australia.
Research in the Department is focussed on the following areas of biology: fungal metabolism, gene regulation, development
and pathogenicity, heavy metal homeostasis in plants, insects and mammalian cells, plant development and gene regulation,
neurogenetics in insect and mammalian systems, ecological genetics and speciation in vertebrate and invertebrate systems.
Course structure
Delivery mode and duration
This is a 2 year full-time course. Entry of all students into the program is dependent on the agreement of a supervisor and
part-time students may be accepted. All program subjects are delivered on-campus (Parkville).
Entry requirements
A bachelor degree with a major in Genetics,or equivalent, with at least an H3 (65%) in the major.
How to apply
How to apply for Science graduate course programs.
Career prospects
Graduates will have gained specialist knowledge, professional skills and research experience allowing them to seek employment
in the biomedical and biotechnology sectors, amongst others. Some suggestions include:
- Medical genetics
- Science outreach & communication
- Endangered species monitoring
- Regulatory agencies
- National security & defence
- Gene testing & gene therapy
- Genetics modification of foods & seeds
- Venture capital
- Patent law
- Environmental monitoring
- Public health
- Population & migration pattern mapping
- Marketing & sales
- Sustainable pesticides
MSc (Genetics) graduates may also transition into a PhD in the Department of Genetics.
Contact details
The Melbourne Graduate School of Science
The University of Melbourne
Tel: +61 3 8344 6404
Fax: +61 3 8344 5804
CRICOS Code 062189B