Program Overview

Graduate Diploma in Infectious Diseases

Course Details

The Graduate Diploma in Infectious Diseases is a postgraduate degree that provides advanced training in the field of infectious diseases, including topics in Medical Microbiology, Tropical Infectious Diseases, and Public and Environmental Health Microbiology.

Careers and Further Study

This degree will provide skills, expertise, knowledge, and understanding, which will assist you in taking the next step in your career. Career pathways include working in hospital diagnostic or research laboratories, medical clinics, government health departments, and international agencies.

Fees and Scholarships

Domestic Student Fees

For Commonwealth-supported places, student contribution amounts are charged by unit, based on area of study. Fees are subject to annual indexation.

International Student Fees

Annual course fee: $52,000.00 (2025)

Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership, and community service.

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to this course, an applicant must have:

• A relevant bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA
• The equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 per cent in the Level 3 units
• At least three years of relevant full-time professional experience
• Evidence of adequate research outputs, as recognised by UWA

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.

How to Apply

Find out how to apply through our simple online application process. We'll guide you through our entry requirements, admission pathways available to you, and application deadlines for your chosen course.

Course Structure

The course comprises a number of units, including:

• Core units:
  • MICR5829 Foundations of Infectious Diseases
  • MICR5830 Principles of Mycology and Parasitology
  • MICR5831 Molecular and Cellular Microbiology
  • MICR5832 Diagnostic Medical Microbiology
  • MICR5836 Public and Environmental Health Microbiology
  • MICR5842 Principles of Infection and Immunity
  • PUBH4403 Epidemiology I
• Option units:
  • PUBH4401 Biostatistics I
  • PUBH5761 Epidemiology and Control of Communicable Diseases

Study Options in Infectious Diseases

UWA also offers the following courses to advance your career:

• Master of Infectious Diseases
• Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Infectious Diseases

Facilities

The State Pathology Laboratory Service, known as PathWest, is located on the Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre (QEIIMC) site. Being the State's leading referral pathology laboratory, state-of-the-art equipment and techniques are used by the expert pathologists and highly skilled scientific staff.

Student Experience

Hear from our students and graduates about their experiences in the Master of Infectious Diseases program.

Information Session - Student and Graduate Panel

Find out more about the Master of Infectious Diseases program from our students and graduates.