Genetics and Public Health (4 credit points)
Professional Development Short Course
Overview
- Family and Clinical Genetics vs Population Genetics
- Testing vs Population Screening
- Cancer and Genetics
- Insurance Industry and Genetics
- Directions in Genome Science and Genetic Technology
- Legal, Ethical and Policy implications
Course aims
This is a 3-day intensive course aims to give participants:
- An overview of genetics, genetic epidemiology and genetic information and their roles in health and society
- An appreciation of the differences between the public health and the scientific and medical contexts of genetics and genetic information
- Knowledge and understanding of ethical, legal and social issues around genetics and genetic information
- An ability to anticipate the future relevance of genetics and genetic information to health and society
The course features group discussions and debate, case studies and an eLearning site with access to a comprehensive reading list, notes and self-test quizzes.
Presenters
Professor Bruce Armstrong, Dr Lesley Andrews, Ms Catriona Bonfiglioli, Professor Leslie Burnett, Associate Professor Phyllis Butow, Ms Felicity Devitt, Ms Shauna Ferris, Dr Rebekah Jenkin, Professor David Sillence, Ms Kimberly Strong, Professor Ron Trent, Professor Bridget Wilcken, Dr Gabrielle Williams, Ms Kate Dunlop, Dr Vitali Sintchenko and Ms Alex Wilde.
Dates
The course will be held over 3 days from Thursday 8 – Saturday 10 October 2009 at the University of Sydney’s main campus.
Application deadline
Places are limited and application deadline is:
Thursday 17 September.
Late applications may be considered.
Cost
Information about fees can be found here.
The fee covers lectures, coursework and access to all resources on the course website, morning and afternoon tea, and a Certificate of Completion.
How to apply
Application information and forms can be found here.
Non-award applicants:
Please note that if you are applying as a non-award student you need to complete the application form and attach all supporting documents required except for academic transcripts of your qualifications. We are waiving this requirement for this course only, to simplify enrolment.
More information
Learning and Teaching Support Unit
Sydney School of Public Health
Edward Ford Building (A27)
The University of Sydney
NSW 2006 Australia
Phone: +61 2 9351 8635 or 9351 4366
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