Master of Infectious Diseases
The University of Western Australia (UWA)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00126G
With infectious diseases on the rise, now more than ever there is a greater demand for research into the management of these diseases. The Master of Infectious Diseases provides you with the knowledge and skills to accurately identify pathogens and develop policies for the prevention and immunity of infectious diseases. The course is aimed at science-based and medical professionals intending to work in research and hospital diagnostic laboratories, medical clinics, government health departments and international agencies. The course offers advanced training in the field of infectious diseases including topics in medical microbiology, tropical infectious diseases and public and environmental health microbiology. It also includes an individual research project or a research practicum.
Structure
Credit Points 96
Subjects
- MICR5829 Foundations of Infectious Diseases
- MICR5830 Principles of Mycology and Parasitology
- MICR5831 Molecular and Cellular Microbiology
- MICR5832 Diagnostic Medical Microbiology
- MICR5842 Principles of Infection and Immunity
- MICR5846 Molecular Epidemiology and Microbial Communities
- PUBH4401 Biostatistics I
- PUBH4403 Epidemiology I
- MICR5843 Extended Research Project in Infectious Diseases Part 1 (12 points)
- MICR5844 Extended Research Project in Infectious Diseases Part 2 (12 points)
- MICR5845 Extended Research Project in Infectious Diseases Part 3 (12 points)
- MICR5848 Extended Research Project in Infectious Diseases Part 4 (12 points)
- MICR5817 Vaccine & Drug Design & Development
- MICR5834 Tropical, Travel and Remote Area Infectious Diseases
- MICR5836 Public and Environmental Health Microbiology
- MICR5838 Research Project in Infectious Diseases Part 1 (12 points)
- MICR5841 Research Project in Infectious Diseases Part 2 (12 points)
- MICR5833 Antimicrobial Agents
- PUBH5761 Epidemiology and Control of Communicable Diseases
- MICR5815 Science Communication in Infectious Diseases
- MICR5816 Infectious Diseases Literature Review
- MICR5817 Vaccine & Drug Design & Development
- MICR5834 Tropical, Travel and Remote Area Infectious Diseases
- MICR5835 Vectors of Infectious Diseases and Vector Control
- MICR5836 Public and Environmental Health Microbiology
- PATH5191 Clinical Laboratory Skills
Standard entry requirements
- A relevant bachelors degree1, or an equivalent qualification, as recognized by UWA and
- The equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 per cent in the Level 3 units or
- At least three years of relevant full-time professional experience or
- Evidence of adequate research outputs, as recognized by UWA and
- For students who have completed 48 points of the Graduate Diploma in Infectious Diseases, a course UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 percent
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Crawley | International: $98,600 | No |
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Fee comments
Campuses: Crawley.
Available also for domestic please contact University of Western Australia for more informations about tuition fees
