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, you’ll have specialist knowledge in infectious disease outbreak and control. You will learn from leading scientists in infectious disease research, gain practical lab experience, and undertake a real-world project.
As part of the Master of Infectious Disease Surveillance and Control (Advanced Practice) you will have the option to complete either a 6 month industry-based project or dissertation.
3 reasons to study Infectious Disease Surveillance and Control at Murdoch
Murdoch’s Perth campus hosts several world-class molecular research centres, including the Anti-Microbial Resistance and Infectious Disease Laboratory, Australian National Phenome Centre, Institute for Immunology and Infectious Diseases, the State Agricultural Biotechnology Centre, and the CrypTick Laboratory.
Learn among researchers who have been ranked ‘above’ world standard for medical microbiology, immunology and genetics.
Learn by doing, with extensive laboratory content throughout the course to ensure you acquire practical skills and reinforce theoretical principles.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
February 2027
Murdoch Campus (South Street) - Perth
90 South Street,
Murdoch,
Western Australia,
6150, Perth, Australia
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
July 2027
Murdoch Campus (South Street) - Perth
90 South Street,
Murdoch,
Western Australia,
6150, Perth, Australia
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 G1097 (Graduate Diploma in Infectious Diseases) or C1173 (Graduate Certificate in Infectious Diseases)
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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