Overview

The Master of Infectious Diseases from The University of Western Australia provides advanced training, knowledge and skills in the field of infectious diseases including topics in Medical Microbiology, Tropical Infectious Diseases and Public and Environmental Health Microbiology.

One of only a few courses in the world to offer a combination of coursework and research units, you will be equipped with a diverse range of work-ready skills.

Key facts

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.

Career Pathways

This 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.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Molecular and Cellular Microbiology

Diagnostic Medical Microbiology

Molecular Epidemiology and Microbial Communities

Biostatistics

Epidemiology

Vaccine & Drug Design & Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

96 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Perth, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

CRICOS CODE: 107726F

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—

a relevant bachelor's degree1, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised 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 recognised 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.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

52000 AUD / year

≈ 52000 AUD / year

Additional Details

Commonwealth Supported Place for domestic students.

Living costs

Perth

Australia

1328 - 2367 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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