Hear from Tallulah Kerr, a current student of the Master of Genomics and Health

Starting in 2018, the Master of Genomics and Health is the first of its kind to be offered in Australia. The program takes a blended learning approach, combining self-paced online learning with in-person tutorials and workshops that allow you to apply your knowledge in a problem-based learning environment. 

Variant curation is taught as two coursework subjects in the first year, with case-based learning of increasing genomic complexity. Students can then build on these foundational skills through hands-on experience in an internship or research project. Students are presented with societal and ethical genomic issues that arise in real-world genomics implementation to help them think about policies, education, and the safety of adopting genomic medicine into healthcare.

Tallulah Kerr, a current student, discusses how her interest in genetics and public health led her to enrol in this course and participate in a research project where she studied the genetic variants that contribute to Lynch Syndrome, which puts people at a higher risk of colorectal and endometrial cancer.