Postgraduate

Master of Infectious Diseases and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Combine coursework and research in the one degree.
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Career Pathways

This higher degree will equip you to further your career in infectious diseases and associated areas.

Career Pathways

This higher degree will equip you to further your career in infectious diseases and associated areas.

Further Study

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Further Study

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Fees and scholarships

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Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

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Admission requirements

If you’re interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

English competency

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Course details

This course enables students to undertake a PhD in their chosen discipline with the Master of Infectious Diseases.

About the course

This course has been developed in response to the international need for advanced training and research in infectious diseases to better prepare medical scientists, medical professionals, the public sector and other groups.
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About the course

This course has been developed in response to the international need for advanced training and research in infectious diseases to better prepare medical scientists, medical professionals, the public sector and other groups. Nobel Laureate Professor Barry Marshall is a valued member of staff and brings a host of resources to the program. Students have the opportunity to gain practical experience in Western Australia's public diagnostic pathology laboratory, PathWest, through the integration of placements for research projects and practicums with coursework.
Master of Infectious Diseases and Doctor of Philosophy

Quick details

Status
  • Not Available in 2025.
Locations
Attendance
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Delivery
  • On-campus
Starting dates
  • Semester 1
Weekly contact time
  • Full-time students are expected to work at least 30 hours per week on their research throughout the year, in addition to completing the coursework requirements for the Master of Infectious diseases component.
Level of study
  • Postgraduate
Course Code
  • 52520
CRICOS code
  • 061839C
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Master of Infectious Diseases and Doctor of Philosophy

Quick details

Status
  • Not Available in 2025.
Locations
Attendance
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Delivery
  • On-campus
Starting dates
  • Semester 1
Weekly contact time
  • Full-time students are expected to work at least 30 hours per week on their research throughout the year, in addition to completing the coursework requirements for the Master of Infectious diseases component.
Level of study
  • Postgraduate
Course Code
  • 52520
CRICOS code
  • 061839C
Full time/part time duration
  • 4 years
Degrees course is available in
  • Master of Infectious Diseases and Doctor of Philosophy

Course structure

Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units. Refer to the course structure for more information.

Course structure details