Graduate Certificate in Infectious Disease

Are you a science graduate or professional looking to further your knowledge and develop specialist expertise around infectious diseases? This important field is ever evolving, with ongoing advancements in research and practice. Join leading scientists in combatting the persistent threat infectious diseases pose to individuals and communities globally.

As a graduate from this course, you'll have specialist knowledge in infectious disease outbreak and control. You will learn from leading scientists in infectious disease research and gain practical lab experience.

3 reasons to study Infectious Disease Surveillance and Control at Murdoch

1. Murdoch's Perth campus hosts several world-class molecular research centres, including the Anti-microbial Resistance and Infectious Disease Laboratory, Australian National Phenome Centre, Institute for Immunology and Infectious Diseases, the State Agricultural Biotechnology Centre, and the CrypTick Laboratory.
2. Learn among researchers who have been ranked 'above' world standard for medical microbiology, immunology and genetics.
3. Learn by doing, with laboratory content throughout the course to ensure you acquire practical skills and reinforce theoretical principles.

What you'll learn

Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Choose four units from eight to fit the course to your interests and career goals. During your studies you will learn to:

• Handle infectious organisms safely in a laboratory setting.
• Investigate infectious diseases and their effect in various social and environmental contexts.
• Critically review scientific research and literature on infectious disease.

Your future career

As a graduate, you may find employment in both the public and private sectors. Your skills in medical microbiology may be applied across a wide range of industries including:

• Government agencies and departments of health
• International health organisations and NGOs
• Food production and safety
• Pharmaceutical companies
• Medical biotechnology companies
• Medical diagnostic industry, and
• Infectious disease research.

Your document checklist

Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application.

Compulsory documents

Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:

• Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study)
• Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements

Recommended documents (if applicable)

1. Most recent Curriculum Vitae if applying using professional experience
2. Change of name documentation
3. Marriage certificate
4. Unit outlines if applying for Advanced Standing

Your document checklist

Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application.

Compulsory documents

1. Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:
   • Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study) both original and English translated versions.
   • Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements
2. Genuine Student documents (if applicable) - Check the GS requirements page for further information
   • GS Form 2
   • Personal Statement (SOP)
   • Up to date Curriculum Vitae
3. A copy of your Passport

Recommended documents

1. Most recent Curriculum Vitae if applying using professional experience
2. A copy of your visa documents (if available)
3. A copy of any past visa rejection documents (if applicable)
4. Packaged offer letter (if applicable)
5. Sponsorship documents if you study will be sponsored
6. Unit outlines if applying for Advanced Standing