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    Master of Infectious Diseases Intelligence
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    Master of Infectious Diseases Intelligence

    University of New South Wales

    University of New South Wales

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    Australia, Sydney

    University RankQS Ranking
    19

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Master by Course Work

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    089223E

    Credit point

    48 Points

    Campuses

    Kensington

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesJuly-2025
    Apply to this program

    Go to the official application for the university

    Duration 1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 58,000  / year
    Next Intake July-2025

    Master of Infectious Diseases Intelligence

    About

    Despite our improved understanding of the epidemiology and control of infectious diseases, emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases pose ongoing threats to global health security.

    The Master of Infectious Diseases Intelligence takes a cross-sector approach to the prevention and control of infectious diseases. Gain the advanced disciplinary knowledge and skills required to improve population health outcomes in the control of infectious diseases and health emergencies, across a range of contexts and settings. You’ll graduate with an advanced understanding of the public health aspects of infectious disease surveillance and intelligence, outbreak investigation and response, and infection prevention and mitigation.

    This program is designed for professionals wanting to gain an advanced understanding of infectious diseases intelligence in the era of emerging disease threats, as well as management approaches for the identification, assessment, prevention and control of infectious diseases.

    Gain international connections through the PLuS Alliance
    The PLuS Alliance combines the strengths of three leading research universities – Arizona State University, King’s College London and UNSW – to solve global challenges. You’ll have the opportunity to take online courses with Arizona State University to bring a global perspective to your education. Moving away from the traditional classroom, this degree will immerse you in a global learning environment, where you’ll study alongside students from Australia, the United States and around the world.

    Join a sector-leading population health community
    Join a community that’s playing a key role in enhancing population health and healthcare systems. This program is delivered by the School of Population Health – a dynamic, international community of staff, alumni, practitioners and students. Our multi-disciplinary teaching and research staff have research and practitioner experience in local, national and international settings. Research and collaboration opportunities are available for students in our internationally recognised research centres and institutes. You will be part of a community involved in translating ground-breaking research into disease prevention and response strategies and informing health policy.

    Build your professional network
    Join an engaged cohort of like-minded students and a successful alumni community. Our graduates currently hold leadership roles in public and private services spanning ministries/departments of health, local health districts, public service roles relevant to social determinants of health, non-government organisations across Australia and around the world, in addition to graduates who bring population health expertise to their clinical work.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    For entry into this program, you must have one of the following:

    • A three-year undergraduate degree, plus, an honours or postgraduate degree, in a field relevant to public health or health management.

    OR

    • A three-year undergraduate degree in a field relevant to public health or health management, plus, two years full-time professional or volunteer experience. This may also include equivalent professional experience acquired as part of a degree of four or more years duration (e.g., MBBS, BMed, MD).

    In exceptional circumstances, applicants with extensive relevant professional work experience (e.g., hospital-trained nurses, paramedics, Aboriginal health workers) may be considered. A minimum of five years full-time relevant professional experience is required and an interview with the School of Population Health may be conducted.

    Relevant fields

    Examples of relevant fields include, but are not restricted to:

    • medicine
    • nursing
    • allied health
    • health sciences
    • biomedical sciences
    • dentistry
    • sociology
    • behavioural and social sciences
    • psychology
    • marketing
    • human services
    • emergency services
    • environmental health
    • veterinary science
    • health administration
    • business
    • management
    • engineering
    • law
    • science
    • mathematics and statistics
    • economics
    • policy studies
    • development studies.

    English Program Requirements

    Faculty Undergraduate Postgraduate coursework Postgraduate research
    Medicine & Health

    6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest)

     

    Exceptions:

    • Bachelor of Nutrition/Master of Dietetics & Food Innovation: 7.0 overall (min 7.0 in each subtest)

    The following programs require 7.0 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest)

    • Bachelor of Medical Studies (BMed)/Doctor of Medicine (MD) including double degree
    • Bachelor of Exercise Science/Master of Physiotherapy & Exercise Physiology
    • Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Medicine/Master of Pharmacy
    • Bachelor of Applied Exercise Science/Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology

    6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest)

     

    Exceptions:

    • Graduate Certificate in Myopia Management:7.0 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest)

    6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest)

    Career

    Future careers

    There’s strong demand for infectious diseases professionals in the public and private health sectors, both within Australia and internationally. Our graduates typically find work across a range of employers, including ministries and departments of health, government organisations, NGOs, and primary care and community healthcare services.

    Our graduates have successful careers and play crucial roles in infectious disease control and response around the world. The areas you’ll be able to work in include:

    • government ministries and departments of health
    • International health organisations and NGOs
    • international aid agencies
    • military and first responder organisations
    • health education and advocacy
    • research.

    Our alumni

    “After finishing my MSc – Epidemiology I was looking to specialise in infectious diseases and after much research I found that the degree UNSW was offering was the best one in Australia. The tutorials especially allowed for discussions on personal experiences which opened a whole new door into public health around the globe. I also very much enjoyed my internship with Health Protection NSW. It gave me a real insight into having a career in government and infectious diseases. Honestly this has been the most rewarding university experience I’ve had.”

    Kathleen McKenzie

    Administrative Officer, NSW Health

    “Among the many invaluable experiences that have proved helpful in my career was my internship at the NHMRC Centre for Research Excellence, Integrated Systems for Epidemic Response. During this program I learnt leadership and presentation skills, research and analysis of data and improved my computer skills.”

    Asma Awadh

    Sub-County Director of Health, Kenya

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    AUD 58,000 

    Application Fee

    AUD  
    University of New South Wales

    Master of Infectious Diseases Intelligence

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