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Term 1, Term 2 & Term 3
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Canberra
Northcott Dr, Canberra, ACT 2600
Eligibility
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\n1. Applicants must have a) A three year undergraduate degree in any field of study and b) Two years of full-time professional or volunteer experience in a relevant field (see list below)**. The professional experience may include experience in health or public health services acquired as part of a degree of 4 or more years duration, e.g. MBBS, MD.
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\n2. Applicants must have
\na) An undergraduate degree plus honours in a relevant field of study (see list below)* or b) Postgraduate degree in a relevant field of study (see list below)*
\nOR
\n3. In exceptional circumstances, applications will be considered for entry when they have extensive professional health or public health experience but do not hold a relevant degree qualification. A minimum of five years full-time relevant professional experience is required and an interview with the School of Population Health may be conducted.
\n* Relevant fields of study include medicine, nursing, allied health, health sciences, biomedical sciences, dentistry, social sciences, social work, psychology, paramedicine, environmental health, health administration, policy studies, development studies.
\n** Fields of professional experience that are relevant include:
\n\nRoles in health (including allied health, medicine, nursing, oral health, public health, environmental health, psychology)\nHealth service provision or health management roles in human services (e.g., social work, community development, service navigation, case management)\nRoles that involve working specifically on health-related activities or portfolios, such as health-focused positions in emergency services, management, research, engineering, law, science, mathematics and statistics, economics, journalism, or policy.\n\nApplication Procedure
\nFor Australian citizens, permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, applications for postgraduate coursework programs at the School of Population Health are online through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).
\nFor international students, applications for postgraduate coursework programs at the School of Population Health are online through UNSW Apply Online.
\nApplications will be assessed in accordance with the UNSW Recognition of Prior Learning Policy and Procedure.
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Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Infectious Diseases Challenges: Epidemiology and Control
Core course covering epidemiology and control of infectious diseases challenges.
Outbreak Investigation and Intelligence
Core course covering outbreak investigation and intelligence approaches.
Bioterrorism and Health Intelligence
Core course covering bioterrorism and health intelligence.
Foundations of Epidemiology
Core course covering foundational epidemiology concepts.
Foundations of Biostatistics
Core course covering foundational biostatistics concepts.
Common Questions
The Master of Infectious Diseases Intelligence can be completed in one year of full-time study or two years part-time. The program is made up of eight courses total, including five core courses and three elective courses.
For domestic students, Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) are available with a 2026 indicative first year CSP fee of $9,500 and a total CSP fee to complete the degree of $9,500. The 2026 indicative first year full fee for domestic students is $39,000 (total to complete: $39,000). For international students, the 2026 indicative first year full fee is $60,500, with an indicative fee to complete the degree of $61,500. Fees are subject to annual review.
Yes, you can complete dual degrees within 1.7 years of full-time study. The available combinations are: Master of Health Leadership and Management/Master of Infectious Diseases Intelligence, Master of Public Health/Master of Infectious Diseases Intelligence, and Master of Global Health/Master of Infectious Diseases Intelligence. Dual degree options with a research extension are also available, completing two degrees with a research focus in two years of full-time study.
Yes, the program includes an internship program where you'll gain practical experience in relevant health organisations. UNSW offers a range of domestic and international internship placements in Australia, Asia and the Pacific, allowing you to apply theoretical knowledge to practice.
The Master of Infectious Diseases Intelligence commences in Term 1, Term 2 and Term 3, offering multiple entry points throughout the year. The program is delivered at the Kensington campus and can also be completed online, providing flexible study options.
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