Course Overview

About This Course

This course provides advanced training in the field of infectious diseases including topics in Medical Microbiology, Tropical Infectious Diseases, and Public and Environmental Health Microbiology. 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. Units in this course have a practical emphasis enhanced by classes in the adjacent PathWest laboratories.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Perth (Crawley campus), The University of Western Australia (M355), 35 Stirling Highway, Perth, Western Australia 6009

35 Stirling Hwy, CRAWLEY, WA 6009

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

A relevant bachelor's degree (including 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 such as medical technology, nursing, pharmacy, public health, and veterinary science), 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; OR at least three years of relevant full-time professional experience; OR evidence of adequate research outputs, as recognised by UWA
English language requirement: Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

This degree will provide skills, expertise, knowledge and understanding to assist graduates in taking the next step in their career. Graduates are prepared to work in hospital diagnostic or research laboratories, medical clinics, government health departments, and international agencies. Career options include working in diagnostic/research laboratories, public health, clinical trials, and industry. Further study pathways include the Master of Infectious Diseases and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What practical training opportunities are available during the Graduate Diploma in Infectious Diseases?

Units in this course have a practical emphasis enhanced by classes in the adjacent PathWest laboratories — the State's leading referral pathology laboratory located on the Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre (QEIIMC) site. Students have the opportunity to work alongside leading pathologists by undertaking a research project or a practicum at PathWest, with many graduates going on to work or undertake further research there after completing the course.

Is this course subsidised for domestic students?

Yes, this course is subsidised for Australian residents through Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). Student contribution amounts are charged by unit based on area of study, and fees are subject to annual indexation. You can visit UWA's Fee Calculator to get CSP rates and an estimate of your course fees.

What are the application deadlines for domestic and international students?

For Semester 1, 2027, domestic applications open 1 August 2026 and close 31 January 2027. International applications open 1 June 2026 and close 31 August 2026.

What further study options are available after completing this graduate diploma?

After completing the Graduate Diploma in Infectious Diseases, students can progress to the Master of Infectious Diseases, the Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Infectious Diseases combined degree, or a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). There is also a related Graduate Certificate in Communicable Diseases Epidemiology for those with a public health focus.

What types of professionals is the Graduate Diploma in Infectious Diseases designed for?

The course is aimed at science-based and medical professionals who intend to work in hospital diagnostic or research laboratories, medical clinics, government health departments, and international agencies. It covers Medical Microbiology, Tropical Infectious Diseases, and Public and Environmental Health Microbiology, making it suitable for those with backgrounds in biomedical sciences, medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, public health, veterinary science, or applied biomedical science.

Application

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