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The University of Western Australia (UWA)

  • 22% international / 78% domestic

Graduate Diploma in Infectious Diseases

  • Graduate Diploma

If you want an exciting career that stimulates you, challenges you and rewards you, a postgraduate degree in science will set you on the right path.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Diploma
Course Code
51330, 058926G
Study Mode
In person

About this course

Units in this course have a practical emphasis enhanced by classes in the adjacent PathWest laboratories. The course is aimed at science-based and medical professionals intending to work in hospital diagnostic or research laboratories, medical clinics, government health departments and international agencies.

Entry requirements

Admission requirements

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

Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(a) a relevant bachelor's degree1, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and
(b)(i) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 per cent in the Level 3 units; or
(ii) at least three years of relevant full-time professional experience; or
(iii) evidence of adequate research outputs, as recognised by UWA.
1A relevant bachelor's degree includes a Biomedical Sciences or Bachelor of Science in a biomedical or biological discipline, Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, Bachelor of Dental Science, or a bachelor's degree in applied biomedical science or public health (medical technology, nursing, pharmacy, public health, and veterinary science).
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(a) a relevant bachelor's degree1, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and
(b)(i) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 per cent in the Level 3 units; or
(ii) at least three years of relevant full-time professional experience; or
(iii) evidence of adequate research outputs, as recognised by UWA.
1A relevant bachelor's degree includes a Biomedical Sciences or Bachelor of Science in a biomedical or biological discipline, Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, Bachelor of Dental Science, or a bachelor's degree in applied biomedical science or public health (medical technology, nursing, pharmacy, public health, and veterinary science).
Ranking and Selection Process
Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.
Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

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

Study locations

Perth

Career pathways

Careers and further study

Explore the career opportunities available to you.

Career Pathways
This degree will provide skills, expertise, knowledge and understanding, which will assist you in taking the next step in your career.
Career Pathways This degree will provide skills, expertise, knowledge and understanding, which will assist you in taking the next step in your career.
Further Study
Master of Infectious Diseases, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Further Study Master of Infectious Diseases, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Course structure

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at The University of Western Australia (UWA).
77.5%
Overall satisfaction
86.3%
Skill scale
71.3%
Teaching scale
84.3%
Employed full-time
$67.4k
Average salary
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