Graduate Diploma in Infectious Diseases
The University of Western Australia (UWA)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00126G
This course provides advanced training in the field of infectious diseases including topics in Medical Microbiology, Tropical Infectious Diseases, and Public and Environmental Health Microbiology. Units in this course have a practical emphasis enhanced by classes in the adjacent PathWest laboratories. The course is aimed at science-based and medical professionals intending to work in hospital diagnostic or research laboratories, medical clinics, government health departments and international agencies.
Structure
Credit Points 48
Subjects
- MICR5829 Foundations of Infectious Diseases
- MICR5830 Principles of Mycology and Parasitology
- MICR5832 Diagnostic Medical Microbiology
- MICR5834 Tropical, Travel and Remote Area Infectious Diseases
- MICR5836 Public and Environmental Health Microbiology
- MICR5842 Principles of Infection and Immunity
- PUBH4403 Epidemiology I
- PUBH5761 Epidemiology and Control of Communicable Diseases
Standard entry requirements
- A relevant bachelors degree, 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.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crawley | International: $49,300 | No |
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