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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

Delivery mode

Classroom

Program Description

The Executive Certificate in Clinical Genomics program consists of 4 courses with a total of 4 academic units.

Course	Descripton
GMS5501	Basics in Genetics and Genetic Testing
GMS5502	Application of Clinical Genetics
GMS5503	The role and application of Genetic Counselling
GMS5504	The application and use of genetic counselling - a practical approach

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.

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.

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

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.

	International Participants	Singapore Citizens		Singapore PRs	Enhanced Training Support for SMEs
	International Participants	39 years old or younger	40 years old or older	Singapore PRs	Enhanced Training Support for SMEs
Individual Course Fee	$1,350.00	$1,350.00	$1,350.00	$1,350.00	$1,350.00
Less: SSG Grant Amount	$0.00	$945.00	$945.00	$945.00	$945.00
Nett Course Fee	$1,350.00	$405.00	$405.00	$405.00	$405.00
9% GST on Nett Course Fee	$121.50	$36.45	$36.45	$36.45	$36.45
Total Nett Course Fee Payable, Including GST	$1,471.50	$441.45	$441.45	$441.45	$441.45
Less Additional Funding if Eligible Under Various Schemes	$0.00	$0.00	$270.00	$0.00	$270.00
Total Nett Course Fee Payable, Including GST, after additional funding from the various funding schemes	$1,471.50	$441.45	$171.45	$441.45	$171.45

Note

Student Service Fee (SSF): Students are required to pay an additional SGD25.70 per semester. In the event that students do not take any courses that semester, they would not have to pay this fee.
Please note that the Tuition Fee and Student Services Fee (SSF) are non-refundable and non-transferable.
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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