Murdoch University

Course Level

Master Degree (By Coursework)

CRICOS

116292H

Related Careers

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

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.

Campus	Duration	Fees	ATAR
Perth campus	Full-time - 2 years	$18,625	N/A

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
BMS602 Major Research Project

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).