Overview
The Medicine (Infection and Immunity) program at the University of Sydney states that infectious diseases are found all over the world and in many cases present life-threatening risks to humans. As well as increasing resistance to antibiotics, the recurrence of known pathogens and the spread of new ones make infectious diseases a challenge for science. As an infection and immunity student, you will learn from leading academics in one of the strongest infection and immunity research disciplines in Australia.
During this one-year degree, you will study a wide range of topics with a focus on improving your understanding of the functions of bacterial and viral genes, the mechanisms of viral and bacterial infections, and the mechanisms involved in the generation and regulation of immune responses.The program also aims to improve understanding of the principles and practices advocated for prevention and minimisation of infectious diseases in hospitals and laboratories, among the general community, and during disease outbreaks. It also provides you with training in state-of-the-art laboratory techniques used in the disciplines of infectious diseases and immunology.
Career Pathways
The aim of the course is to produce graduates who will be able to effectively participate in future healthcare or research programs in infection or immunity anywhere in the world.
Graduates will be able to work in a range of positions, including:
- microbiologists and immunologists (in hospitals, pathology labs, industry and government departments)
- scientists (in hospitals, pathology laboratories, industry and government departments)
- research officers (in tertiary/research institutions, industry and government departments)
- infection control consultants (in hospitals, nursing homes etc)
- health care workers (in hospitals, government departments and local councils)
- infection control and clinical immunology nursing staff (in hospitals, nursing homes etc)
- hospital epidemiologists
- policy makers (in relevant fields)
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Medical Bacteriology
- Advanced STIs
- Clinical Mycology and Parasitology
- Clinical and Laboratory Immunology
- Global Control of Infectious Diseases
- Virology and Cell Technology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Credits
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Disciplines
Immunology View 3 other Masters in Immunology in AustraliaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- CRICOS code: 053964j
- A successful applicant for admission to the Master of Medicine (Infection and Immunity) will hold an MD from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification. In exceptional circumstances, the dean may admit applicants without these qualifications who, in the opinion of the school, have qualifications and evidence of experience and achievement sufficient to successfully undertake the award.
- English language results
- Academic transcripts
Tuition Fee
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International
52500 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 52500 AUD per year during 12 months. -
National
30000 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 30000 AUD per year during 12 months.
Funding
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