301284 v.3 Master of Clinical Cytogenetics
MClinCytogen(Curtin)
This course is not available to International Onshore Students on Student Visas
Introduction
The program is a collaboration between the cytogenetics profession and the University. It will emphasise laboratory skills as well as theoretical knowledge. Cytogenetics impinges on many other areas - haematology, cytology, histopathy, psychology, nursing, and medicine.
Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent in a relevant area and current employment in a Cytogenetics laboratory.
Duration and Availability
This fee paying course is only available on a part-time basis over three years. All students who enrol in this course must be employed in a Cytogenetics laboratory.
Intermediate Awards I
A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award, may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of the Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate awards approved for this course appear below.
Intermediate Awards II
Graduate Certificate in Cytogenetics
Course Organisation
The course is designed in modular form. It is equivalent to the three semester Masters programs, but because of the emphasis on laboratory acquired knowledge and skills, it will be conducted on a part-time basis over a three year period. There are a total of ten units - some are compulsory and several optional.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials.
Course Structure |
Hrs/Wk |
Credit |
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Year 1 Full Year |
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| 301107 | v.2 | # | MT 610 - Cytogenetics | 20.0 | 100.0 |
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 2 |
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| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 100.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 3 |
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| 301274 | v.2 | MT 617 - ISCN | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 301275 | v.2 | MT 618 - Cytogenetics Reporting | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 301276 | v.2 | MT 619 - Cytogenetics Project | 10.0 | 50.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Optional Units to Select From in Year 2 | Hrs/Wk | Credits | |||
| 11507 | v.2 | MT 581 - Seminar | 1.0 | 12.5 | |
| 11508 | v.3 | MT 582 - Seminar | 1.0 | 12.5 | |
| 301109 | v.2 | MT 612 - Blood Cytogenetics | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 301110 | v.2 | MT 613 - Prenatal Cytogenetics | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 301271 | v.2 | MT 614 - Leukemic Cytogenetics | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 301272 | v.2 | MT 615 - Solid Tumour Cytogenetics | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 301273 | v.2 | MT 616 - Molecular Biology | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| # | Mid year enrolment may be required to replace with MT 610-1 - Cytogenetics and MT 610-2 - Cytogenetics. | ||||
Availability
| Year | Location | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# | |
| 2005 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2005 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y |
The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.
*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.
^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.
#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.
Curtin University of Technology
Current as of: July 11, 2005
Curtin University of Technology, Perth CRICOS Provider Code 00301J
The Sydney Campus of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 02637B