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 a minimum three years full-time work in a Cytogenetics laboratory.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent in a relevant area and current employment in a Cytogenetics laboratory.

Duration and Availablity

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 1

A student who has completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval from the Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate award(s) approved for this course are:

Intermediate Awards II

Graduate Certificate in Cytogenetics.

Course Organisation

The course is designed in modular form. It is equivalent to the three semester Master 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 totalof ten units - some are compulsory and several optional.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
301269	v.2	MT 610-1 - Cytogenetics - Basic Scientific Principles	10.0	50.0
				50.0
Year 1 Semester 2
301270	v.2	MT 610-2 - Cytogenetic Principles and Applications	10.0	50.0
				50.0
Year 2
		SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:		100.0
				100.0
Year 3
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	Credit
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

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 1				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.