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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
Outbreak Investigation and Intelligence
Core course
Bioterrorism and Health Intelligence
Core course
Foundations of Epidemiology
Core course
Foundations of Biostatistics
Core course
Common Questions
The Master of Infectious Diseases Intelligence (Extension) can be completed in 1.7 years of full-time study or three years part-time. The program is made up of 12 courses total, including five core courses, three elective courses, and additional electives which include a research project or research methodology course.
For domestic students, the 2026 indicative Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) first year fee is $9,500 and the indicative CSP fee to complete the degree is $14,500. For full-fee domestic students, the 2026 indicative first year fee is $39,000 and the indicative full fee to complete the degree is $59,500. For international students, the 2026 indicative first year full fee is $60,500 and the indicative full fee to complete the degree is $94,000. Fees are subject to annual review and may vary accordingly.
Yes, the degree provides flexible learning options so you can complete the degree according to your needs and commitments. Courses can be taken online or face-to-face, full-time or part-time. The online learning spaces facilitate collaborative learning so you can connect with fellow students and course convenors in real-time, allowing you to complete your study from anywhere in the world.
Yes, there are several dual degree options available. You can complete two degrees in 1.7 years of full-time study, including 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. There are also dual degrees with a research extension option that can be completed 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. The program is designed to be relevant to the workplace, with many opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge to practice.
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