Study Graduate Diploma in Infectious Diseases Intelligence at University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) in Australia, Faculty of Medicine and Health
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Graduate Diploma in Infectious Diseases Intelligence

Australia

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What will I learn?

The Graduate Diploma in Infectious Diseases Intelligence provides the opportunity for health professionals to upskill in the management and control of infectious diseases, or to launch a career in infectious diseases intelligence.You will develop fundamental skills in effective prevention and control of infectious diseases, focusing on infectious diseases epidemiology and control, outbreak investigation and disease intelligence. You’ll have the option to choose from a range of specialty courses in infectious diseases including HIV control, immunisation policy and practice and infection prevention and control in healthcare settings.Through the graduate diploma, you can continue on to study the Master in Infectious Diseases Intelligence and associated dual and extension programs.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Medicine and Health

CRICOS

0100356

Study options

Full Time (.8 Years)

Tuition fees
A$46,500.00 (US$ 30,644) per year
Cost of Living - Approximately A$25,000 a year as an international student

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

June 2027

Venue

Kensington Campus

UNSW Sydney, High St,

Kensington,

New South Wales,

2052, Sydney, Australia

Full Time (.8 Years)

Tuition fees
A$46,500.00 (US$ 30,644) per year
Cost of Living - Approximately A$25,000 a year as an international student

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

February 2027

Venue

Kensington Campus

UNSW Sydney, High St,

Kensington,

New South Wales,

2052, Sydney, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

There are two pathways for entry and a third exceptional pathway. These include:

Pathway 1

Applicants must have both:

a) A three year undergraduate degree in any field of study

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.

Pathway 2

Applicants must have at least one of the following:

a) An undergraduate degree plus an honours in a relevant field of study (see list below)*

b) Postgraduate degree in a relevant field of study (see list below)*

Pathway 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 interview with the School of Population Health may be conducted.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)

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