Executive Certificate in Clinical Genomics
Date duration
Application Date
15 Apr 2024 to 28 Jun 2024
Programme Period
28 Aug 2024 to 17 Sep 2024
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Program Description
To meet the anticipated demand for genetic counselling in various clinical domains, this programme aims to equip individuals with a deeper understanding of clinical genomics and genetic counselling skills by providing structured training in Clinical Genomics. Integrating theoretical and practical aspects of genetic counselling, individuals will have the opportunity to experience genetic counselling by role-playing with simulated patients. This course is suitable if you are a life science graduate, nurse, allied health professional or physician with an interest in clinical genomics.
The Executive Certificate in Clinical Genomics programme consists of 4 courses with a total of 4 academic units. The program consists of 5 days.
Do contact us at lifelonglearning@duke-nus.edu.sg for any enquiries.
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GMS5501
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Basics in Genetics and Genetic Testing
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GMS5502
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Application of Clinical Genetics
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GMS5503
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The role and application of Genetic Counselling
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GMS5504
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The application and use of genetic counselling - a practical approach
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Core Courses
GMS5501
Basics in Genetics and Genetic Testing
This course aims to introduce participants to the fundamentals of genetics and genetic testing. Participants would be able to understand the different aspects of genetics and the role of genetic testing as well as interpretation of genetic results.
GMS5502
Application of Clinical Genetics
Students will be able to understand the core knowledge and appreciate the applications of clinical genetics. Students will learn the clinical applications of clinical genetics. This course will highlight and consolidate the fundamental knowledge to enable the participants to identify patients who will benefit from genetic testing and to prepare them to provide genetic counselling.
GMS5503
The role and application of Genetic Counselling
This course aims to introduce participants to the role of genetics counselling, related issues, and the genetic disease registry. Students will be able to recognize the significance of genetic counselling and the genetic disease registry in Clinical Genomics
GMS5504
The application and use of genetic counselling - a practical approach
This course provides students with practical experience in genetic counselling and variant curation through hands-on sessions. Students get to experience genetic counselling by role playing or with simulated patients. They will also have the opportunity to curate candidate variants identified in genomic testing.
COURSE FEES
The program consists for 4 courses. Eligible participants will be able to tap on the
SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) Funding Scheme*. All figures are in SGD.
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Less Additional Funding if Eligible Under Various Schemes
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Note
- Student Service Fee (SSF): Students are required to pay an additional SGD25.70 (inclusive of GST) per semester. In the event that students do not take any courses that semester, they would not have to pay this fee.
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Please note that the Tuition Fee and Student Services Fee (SSF) are non-refundable and non-transferable.
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All requests for withdrawal must be received 6 weeks before the start of the course. Late withdrawals will be subjected to payment of the FULL course fees. Any access to learning materials (online preparatory materials and course materials) will be considered as participation and no refunds will be allowed.
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