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Graduate Diploma in Infectious Diseases Intelligence

UNSW Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia

About this program

UNSW's Graduate Diploma in Infectious Diseases Intelligence builds on the shorter Graduate Certificate with deeper training in preventing and controlling infectious diseases, covering epidemiology, outbreak investigation and disease intelligence in more depth alongside specialty options in areas like HIV control, immunisation policy and infection prevention in healthcare settings. It suits health professionals wanting more substantial training than a certificate provides before committing to the full Master of Infectious Diseases Intelligence, as well as those launching a career in disease surveillance and intelligence who need a credible, substantial credential. The diploma functions as a genuine middle option between the shorter certificate and the full master's, with credit generally carrying forward for students who continue their studies. Given ongoing concern about emerging infectious disease threats globally, this qualification speaks directly to a growing area of public health need.

Cost & duration

Duration1.3 yr
Tuition (international)A$32,300
Application feeA$0

English test scores

IELTS6.5 overall (W6)
PTE64 overall

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Course structure

1 term of coursework

  • Infectious Diseases Elective Courses: PHCM9522 Politics, Surveillance and Public Health, PHCM9050 Immunisation Policy and Practice, PHCM9784 Communicable Disease Control in Global Health, PHCM9787 Infection Prevention and Control in the Healthcare Setting. Core Courses: PHCM9782 Infectious Diseases Challenges: Epidemiology and Control, PHCM9789 Bioterrorism and Health Intelligence, PHCM9788 Outbreak Investigation and Intelligence. Academic Practice: International Students: PHCM9100 Academic Practice

Admissions

There are two pathways for entry and a third exceptional pathway: 1. Applicants must have a) A three year undergraduate degree in any field of study and b) Two years of full-time professional or volunteer experience in a relevant field (see list below)**. The professional experience may include experience in health or public health services acquired as part of a degree of 4 or more years duration, e.g. MBBS, MD. OR 2. Applicants must have a) An undergraduate degree plus honours in a relevant field of study (see list below)* or b) Postgraduate degree in a relevant field of study (see list below)* OR 3. In exceptional circumstances, applications will be considered for entry when they have extensive professional health or public health experience but do not hold a relevant degree qualification. A minimum of five years full-time relevant professional experience is required and an intervie...

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