GraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Master of Infectious Diseases
University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
About this program
The University of Western Australia's Master of Infectious Diseases degree. 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. The majority of units are taught face-to-face, with on-line options available for only three units. Thus attendance in Perth is a requirement for full-time study in this course.
Cost & duration
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- Core: 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 Option - Group A: MICR5843 Extended Research Project in Infectious Diseases Part 1, MICR5844 Extended Research Project in Infectious Diseases Part 2, MICR5845 Extended Research Project in Infectious Diseases Part 3, MICR5848 Extended Research Project in Infectious Diseases Part 4 Option - Group B: MICR5817 Vaccine & Drug Design & Development, MICR5835 Vectors of Infectious Diseases and Vector Control, MICR5836 Public and Environmental Health Microbiology, MICR5838 Research Project in Infectious Diseases Part 1, MICR5841 Research Project in Infectious Diseases Part 2, PUBH5761 Epidemiology and Control of Communicable Diseases Option - Group C: MICR5815 Science Communication in Infectious Diseases, MICR5816 Infectious Diseases Literature Review, MICR5817 Vaccine & Drug Design & Development, MICR5835 Vectors of Infectious Diseases and Vector Control, MICR5836 Public and Environmental Health Microbiology, PATH5191 Clinical Laboratory Skills, PUBH5761 Epidemiology and Control of Communicable Diseases, SCIE5515 Global Challenges in Biomedical Science
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Registered Nurse (Aged Care)ANZSCO 254412
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Needs registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, assessed against ANMAC's standards.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Medical)ANZSCO 254418
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Mental Health)ANZSCO 254422
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Community Health)ANZSCO 254414
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Nurse PractitionerANZSCO 254411
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Requires advanced NMBA endorsement on top of standard registration.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
MidwifeANZSCO 254111
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
PhysiotherapistANZSCO 252511
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via an Australian Physiotherapy Council assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Physiotherapy Council
Occupational TherapistANZSCO 252411
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via an Occupational Therapy Council assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Occupational Therapy Council of Australia
DietitianANZSCO 251111
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via a Dietitians Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Dietitians Australia
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have- (a) a relevant bachelor's degree 1 , or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and (b)(i) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 per cent in the Level 3 units; or (ii) at least three years of relevant full-time professional experience; or (iii) evidence of adequate research outputs, as recognised by UWA. And (c) 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 1 A relevant bachelor's degree includes a Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences, or Bachelor of Science in a biomedical or biological discipline, Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, Bachelor of Dental Science, or a bachelor's degree in applied biomedical science or public health (medical technology, nursing, pharmacy, public health, and veterinary science).
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