The Postgraduate Diploma in Infectious Diseases at the University Of Western Australia is designed for science-based and medical professionals seeking to deepen their expertise in understanding, diagnosing, and controlling infectious agents. You will explore critical areas such as diagnostic medical microbiology, public and environmental health microbiology, and the epidemiology of communicable diseases. This program is ideal if you aim to work in hospital diagnostic or research laboratories, medical clinics, or government health departments, providing you with essential knowledge and practical skills in this vital field.
This postgraduate diploma is studied full-time on campus over one year, featuring a practical emphasis enhanced by laboratory classes. You will engage with core units covering the foundations of infectious diseases, principles of mycology and parasitology, and tropical, travel, and remote area infectious diseases. The curriculum also includes essential epidemiology units, equipping you with the tools to analyse disease patterns and control outbreaks. You will graduate with a comprehensive understanding of infection and immunity, prepared for advanced roles in public health and medical research.