How to apply
In addition to the attachments required in the application form, applicants who are not graduates of this University must submit an original transcript or certified copy of their academic record for all tertiary qualifications to date.
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Key information
- Minimum of 72 credit points
- 4 years
- Course code: 01810/52520
- Intake period: February
- Fees
Program Director
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Important dates
Commencement
February 2013
Application closing
December 2012
Late applications are considered.
If you want an exciting career that stimulates you, challenges you, and rewards you, then a postgraduate degree in science sets you on the right path.
Completing further study beyond a Bachelor degree will enhance your chances of employment as well as advancement, as you will increase your knowledge in specific areas that interest you.
Course outline
This course enables students to undertake a combined PhD (in their chosen discipline) and Master of Infectious Diseases. Students must complete the core units detailed below before submitting the thesis for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.
Master of Infectious Diseases Component
See Important Dates for more information about when semesters begin and end.
First Year
Semester One
- MICR5829 Foundations of Infectious Diseases Part 1 (6 points)
- MICR5842 Foundations of Infectious Diseases Part 2 (6 points)
- MICR5830 Principles of Mycology and Parasitology (6 points)
- PUBH4403 Epidemiology I (6 points)
Semester Two
- MICR5831 Molecular and Cellular Microbiology (6 points)
- MICR5846 Molecular and Cellular Microbiology (6 points)
- MICR5832 Diagnostic Medical Microbiology (6 points)
- PUBH5761 Epidemiology and Control of Communicable Diseases (6 points)
Second Year
Semester Two
- MICR5834 Tropical, Travel and Remote Area Infectious Diseases (6 points)
- MICR5835 Vectors of Infectious Diseases, and Vector Control (6 points)
- MICR5836 Public and Environmental Health Microbiology (6 points)
- MICR5833 Antimicrobiol Agents (6 points)
Doctor of Philosophy Component
Students continuing with the Doctor of Philosophy program will need to refer to information provided by the Graduate Research School. Additional information for prospective candidates includes how to apply, selecting a topic, and choosing a supervisor.
Admission requirements
An Honours degree of at least 2A level or a qualification recognised as equivalent by the Board of the Graduate Research School and the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences.
English Language Competence
All applicants for UWA coursework programs must demonstrate a minimum level of English Language Competence.
Course enquiries
Professor Geoffrey Shellam, Course Director
Telephone: (+61 8) 9346 2050
Manager, Graduate Research and Scholarships(PhD)
Telephone: (+61 8) 6488 3034
University information
CRICOS Code: 00126G
