Teaching

Careers in Genetics

Careers In Genetics Evenings - next event will be in Semester 2, 2008.
Discover the career paths of Geneticists with two guest speakers, in most instances at least one being alumni from Melbourne with a Genetics major.
Followed by refreshments in the Mendel Laboratory on the Ground Floor of The Genetics Department where you can chat to the speakers and staff and students of the Department.

Speakers from Semester 1, 2008 were Dr Anna Davey , Acting Director, National Institute of Forensic Science, and
Genetics lecturer Dr Belinda Appleton.

Speakers from Semester 2, 2007 were Genetics Research Assistant Ms. Sara Lewis & Dr. Michael Bogwitz, an Associate Genetic Counsellor at the Monash Medical Centre, both alumni from Melbourne Genetics.
Speakers from Semester 1, 2007 were Genetics Research Fellow Dr. Kylie Boyce & Dr. Steve Sarandopoulos, Director of Scientifix, who is combining Science & Business in his career.

Speakers from Semester 2, 2006 were Genetics lecturer Dr. Alex Andrianopoulos & an Honours graduate Ms. Hayley Webb who is combining Science & Law in her career.
Speakers talks from Semester 1, 2006 Careers Evening by Prof David Heckel & Ms. Elly Lynch.

Download the careers advice pamphlet from the University's Open Day.

You may require Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the booklet.
This program can be downloaded from ADOBE for FREE.

Need help with your career? The University of Melbourne Careers & Employer Liaison Unit provides advice and resources on career planning, resumes, interviews, job hunting, career seminars/events and current vacancies to students (undergrad and postgrad) and recent graduates.

The Faculty of Science has produced a brochure entitled 'Gearing Up For Your Career' which has useful information for all undergraduates but especially for third year students. You can download it here as a pdf.