Master of Infectious Disease Surveillance and Control (Advanced Practice and Innovation)

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00125J

Are you a science graduate or professional with a keen interest in identifying and controlling infectious diseases? This important field is ever evolving, with ongoing advancements in research and practice. Join leading scientists in combating the persistent threat infectious diseases pose to individuals and communities globally. As a graduate from this course, youll have specialist knowledge in infectious disease outbreak and control. You will learn from leading scientists in infectious disease research and gain practical lab experience. As part of the Master of Infectious Disease Surveillance and Control (Advanced Practice and Innovation), you will have the option to complete either a 12 month industry-based project or a 6 month project and 6 month dissertation.

Structure

Total credit points: 48

Subjects

• BMS500 Infectious Disease 1: Bacteriology and Mycology
• BMS501 Infectious Disease II: Viruses, Zoonoses and Pandemic Preparedness
• BMS502 Medical Laboratory Technologies
• BMS503 Microbial Bioinformatics
• BMS504 Vaccine Science
• BMS505 Antimicrobial Drug Discovery
• FSN604 Food Microbiology
• VET656 Public Health and Epidemiology
• MMF600 Advanced Research Methods for Scientists
• BMS600 Minor Research Project
• BMS601 Infectious Disease Thesis
• MMF600 Advanced Research Methods for Scientists
• BMS602Major Research Project

Standard entry requirements

Bachelor of Science in a cognate discipline (AQF Level 7). Other AQF Level 7 qualifications will be considered if they are broadly relevant to infectious diseases and contain units in biological or chemical sciences, at the discretion of the Academic Chair. OR Successful completion of the requirements for G1098 (Graduate Diploma in Infectious Disease) or or C1173 (Graduate Certificate in Infectious Diseases).

Study information

Fee comments

Campuses: Perth campus.

Please Contact Murdoch University for more information about tuition fees.

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