Master of Infectious Diseases Intelligence Extension

Program Overview

The Master of Infectious Diseases Intelligence (MIDI) (Extension) equips graduates with advanced knowledge and skills for careers in health emergencies, outbreak response, and infectious disease risk assessment. Graduates are prepared for roles in government, non-profit organizations, and healthcare settings, contributing to the control and management of infectious diseases and other threats. The program includes a research project to develop critical thinking and communication skills, fostering judgment-ready practitioners who can improve population health outcomes in diverse settings.

Program Outline

Outline:

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.

Careers:

There’s strong demand for infectious diseases professionals in the public and private health sectors, both within Australia and internationally. Our graduates typically find work across a range of employers, including ministries and departments of health, government organisations, NGOs, and primary care and community healthcare services. Our graduates have successful careers and play crucial roles in infectious disease control and response around the world. The areas you’ll be able to work in include: government ministries and departments of health International health organisations and NGOs international aid agencies military and first responder organisations health education and advocacy research.