Master of Infectious Disease Surveillance and Control (Advanced Practice)

Murdoch University - Perth Campus

Australia,Western Australia

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18 Months

Duration

CAD 41,640/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Jul 2025

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Australia, Western Australia

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1973

Total Students: 25,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

90 South St, Murdoch WA 6150, Australia

Master of Infectious Disease Surveillance and Control (Advanced Practice)

Program Overview

Are you a science graduate or professional with a keen interest in identifying and controlling infectious diseases? This important field is ever evolving, with ongoing advancements in research and practice. Join leading scientists in combating the persistent threat infectious diseases pose to individuals and communities globally. 

As a graduate from this course, you’ll have specialist knowledge in infectious disease outbreak and control. You will learn from leading scientists in infectious disease research, gain practical lab experience, and undertake a real-world project. 

As part of the Master of Infectious Disease Surveillance and Control (Advanced Practice) you will have the option to complete either a 6 month industry-based project or dissertation.


3 reasons to study Infectious Disease Surveillance and Control at Murdoch

  • Murdoch’s Perth campus hosts several world-class molecular research centres, including the Anti-Microbial Resistance and Infectious Disease Laboratory, Australian National Phenome Centre, Institute for Immunology and Infectious Diseases, the State Agricultural Biotechnology Centre, and the CrypTick Laboratory.
  • Learn among researchers who have been ranked ‘above’ world standard for medical microbiology, immunology and genetics.
  • Learn by doing, with extensive laboratory content throughout the course to ensure you acquire practical skills and reinforce theoretical principles.


What you’ll learn
Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. During your studies you will learn to:

  • Identify bacterial, viral, parasitic, and fungal pathogens.
  • Form action or management plans to solve problems in pathogen disease outbreaks and routine surveillance.
  • Understand infectious disease and consider the interaction between pathogens and host organisms.
  • Use new cutting-edge methodologies in molecular science and how to handle and visualise large data sets to inform infectious disease management and research.
  • Understand vaccines and vaccine development and how to discover new anti-microbial agents.
  • Plan and execute original and collaborative research.
  • Evaluate scientific research and literature to make informed decisions in the field.

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