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

About this course

About this course
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The Master of Infectious Diseases Intelligence (MIDI) (Extension) prepares graduates for a career in health emergencies, outbreaks, infectious diseases risk assessment and emergency response related to infectious diseases and other threats. You will gain advanced disciplinary knowledge and skills needed for professional practice in control of infectious diseases and emergencies across a range of contexts including ministries and departments of health, government organisations, non-government and voluntary organisations, and primary care and community healthcare services in both public and private sectors. This degree also includes a research project which will cultivate your critical thinking and communication skills as you explore major issues in the control of infectious diseases. The degree fosters judgment-ready practitioners who can contribute to improving population health outcomes specific to infectious diseases in diverse settings. This degree is designed for anyone wishing to gain a better understanding of infectious diseases intelligence in the era of new and emerging disease threats, and management approaches for the identification, assessment, prevention and control of infectious diseases.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Medicine and Health

CRICOS

0100677

Study options

Full Time (1.7 Years)

Tuition fees

A$55,294.12 (US$ 36,440) 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

September 2026

Venue

Kensington Campus

UNSW Sydney, High St,

Kensington,

New South Wales,

2052, Sydney, Australia

Full Time (1.7 Years)

Tuition fees

A$55,294.12 (US$ 36,440) 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 2026

Venue

Kensington Campus

UNSW Sydney, High St,

Kensington,

New South Wales,

2052, Sydney, Australia

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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.