| The information contained in this course overview is intended only as a guide and is not part of the rules for this course. For further information (including links to unit details) consult the rules for this course and the University General Rules for Academic Courses. |
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| Course type: |
| | Master's degree by coursework and dissertation |
| Status: |
| | Current |
| Intake periods: |
| | All |
| Description: |
| | This course provides advanced training in the field of infectious diseases, with programmes in Medical Microbiology, Tropical Infectious Diseases and Public and Environmental Health Microbiology. It includes an individual research project, or a practicum in the State Pathology Laboratory Service. It is aimed at science-based and medical professionals intending to work in research and hospital diagnostic laboratories, medical clinics, government health departments and international agencies. |
| Admission requirements: |
| | Bachelor of Science in Biomedical, Biological or related areas of science or an equivalent degree; Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MB BS) or equivalent qualification; Bachelor of Dental Science (BDSc) or equivalent qualification. Applicants with applied biomedical science degrees (e.g. Medical Technology, Nursing, etc.) are also considered for entry to the course. |
| Administered by: |
| | Faculty of Life and Physical Sciences |
COURSE DETAILS
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| Minimum credit points required: |
| | 96 |
| Structure: |
| | The course contains a core of foundation units which provides essential knowledge and skills in the initial semester, followed by more advanced units in the following semester. In the third semester, the research project/practicum is taken, while the specialised programme units are taken in the fourth semester. |
| Available to international students: |
| | Yes. For information on international student fees see 'Schedule 2: Fees'. (Enquiries: international@uwa.edu.au) |
| Attendance type: |
| | Full- or part-time (Student visa holders should read http://www.international.uwa.edu.au/studentnet/esos for more information.) |
| Delivery mode: |
| | Internal |
| Standard full-time completion: |
| | 2 years |
| Standard part-time completion: |
| | 4 years |
| Locations offered: |
| | UWA (Crawley) |
| Domestic fee type: |
| | Postgraduate fee-paying/FEE-HELP |
| Programmes available: |
| | Medical Microbiology (MEDMB); Tropical Infectious Diseases (TRIDS); Public and Environmental Health Microbiology (PEHMB) |
