Course Details

COURSE STRUCTURE

Graduate Diploma in Infectious Diseases

Students complete core units which are taken during the first semester followed by the specialised units from one of the three programmes in the second semester.

Master of Infectious Diseases

Level 1
At Level 1 students complete core units in the areas of infectious diseases, mycology, parasitology, molecular and cell microbiology; and additional units in bioinformatics, science communication and epidemiology.

Level 2
At Level 2 students complete units in the areas of epidemiology and control of communicable diseases; and additional units from one of the three specialised programmes; Medical Microbiology, Tropical Infectious Diseases, Public and Environmental Health Microbiology; and a research project or practicum.

COURSE DURATION

Graduate Diploma in Infectious Diseases: 1 year full-time
Master of Infectious Diseases: 2 years full-time

FEES

Ten commonwealth-funded places have recently been awarded to this course. Places are also available to fee paying domestic and international students. For more information about student fees, visit:

• Prospective Students Office for Domestic Students

• International Centre for International Students

Australian citizens are eligible to apply for FEE-HELP to defer payment of their fees.