Master of Infectious Diseases (coursework and dissertation) (52530)
The University of Western Australia
About
UWA's admission requirements for some postgraduate courses have changed for Semester 2, 2020 to facilitate student access to study during the COVID-19 situation.
In many cases, these changes may not be extended beyond 2020.
Contact Future Students for more information.This course provides advanced training in the field of infectious diseases including topics in medical microbiology, tropical infectious diseases and public and environmental health microbiology.
It includes an individual research project or a research practicum.
Practicums are not offered every year.
Students who complete the first year of the course with weighted average mark of at least 70% may apply to complete an extended research project in the second year, subject to availability of projects.
Students undertaking the extended research project complete fewer coursework units.
The course 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.
Structure
| KEY TO AVAILABILITY OF UNITS: |
|---|
| S1 = Semester 1; S2 = Semester 2; N/A = not available in 2020; NS = non-standard teaching period |
All units have a value of six points unless otherwise stated.
Note: Units that are indicated as N/A may be available in 2021 or 2022.
Take all Core units. Take either (Group C coursework units with either Group A Research Project or Group B Research Practicum, 48 points) or take Group D Extended Research Project 48 points.
Take all units (48 points):
| AVAILABILITY | UNITCODE | UNITNAME | UNIT REQUIREMENTS | CONTACT HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | MICR5829 | Foundations of Infectious Diseases | Prerequisites: enrolment in the Graduate Diploma in Infectious Diseases (51330); or the Master of Infectious Diseases (52530) or the Master of Clinical Pathology (92510) | lectures/tutorials: 3 hours per week; labs/demonstrations: 4 hours per week |
| S1 | MICR5830 | Principles of Mycology and Parasitology | Prerequisites: enrolment in the Graduate Diploma in Infectious Diseases or Master of Infectious Diseases | lectures: 2 hours per week; practical classes: 2 hours per week |
| S2 | MICR5831 | Molecular and Cellular Microbiology Part 1 | Prerequisites: enrolment in the Master of Infectious Diseases | lectures: 3 hours per week; practical classes/assignments: 5 hours per week |
| S2 | MICR5832 | Diagnostic Medical Microbiology | Prerequisites: enrolment in the Graduate Diploma in Infectious Diseases; or Master of Infectious Diseases; or Master of Clinical Pathology | lectures: 2 hours per week; practical classes/assignments: 4 hours per week |
| S1 | MICR5842 | Principles of Infection and Immunity | Prerequisites: enrolment in the Graduate Diploma in Infectious Diseases; or Master of Infectious Diseases | lectures/eLearning tutorials: average of 2 hours per week; labs/demonstrations: 3 hours per week for 5 weeks; 3 seminars of 15 min each, per group of 3 students. |
| S2 | MICR5846 | Molecular and Cellular Microbiology Part 2 | Prerequisites: enrolment in the Master of Infectious Diseases | lectures: 3 hours per week; practical classes/assignments: 5 hours per week |
| S1, S2 | PUBH4403 | Epidemiology I | lectures: 2 hours per week; tutorials: 1 hour per week (for face-t- face mode only) | |
| S2 | PUBH5761 | Epidemiology and Control of Communicable Diseases | online tuition: 3 hours per week |
Take unit(s) to the value of 24 points:
A Research Project
| AVAILABILITY | UNITCODE | UNITNAME | UNIT REQUIREMENTS | CONTACT HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NS | MICR5838 | Research Project in Infectious Diseases Part 1 (12 points) | Prerequisites: enrolment in the Master of Infectious Diseases 52530 | Research: 16 hours per week |
| NS | MICR5841 | Research Project in Infectious Diseases Part 2 (12 points) | Prerequisites: enrolment in the Master of Infectious Diseases 52530 | research: 16 hours per week |
Take unit(s) to the value of 24 points:
B Research Practicum
| AVAILABILITY | UNITCODE | UNITNAME | UNIT REQUIREMENTS | CONTACT HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | MICR5839 | Research Practicum in Infectious Diseases Part 1 (12 points) | Prerequisites: approval from the Course Coordinator and enrolment in the Master of Infectious Diseases 52530 | |
| N/A | MICR5840 | Research Practicum in Infectious Diseases Part 2 (12 points) | Prerequisites: Approval from the Course Coordinator and enrolment in the Master of Infectious Diseases 52530 | Laboratory placement: 16 hours per week |
Take unit(s) to the value of 24 points:
C Coursework units
| AVAILABILITY | UNITCODE | UNITNAME | UNIT REQUIREMENTS | CONTACT HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S2 | MICR5833 | Antimicrobial Agents | Prerequisites: enrolment in the Graduate Diploma in Infectious Diseases; or Master of Infectious Diseases; or Master of Pharmacy | lectures: 2 hours per week; labs/assignments: 2 hours per week |
| S2 | MICR5834 | Tropical, Travel and Remote Area Infectious Diseases | Prerequisites: enrolment in the Graduate Diploma in Infectious Diseases or Master of Infectious Diseases | lectures: 2 hours per week; practical classes/assignments: 3 hours per week |
| S2 | MICR5835 | Vectors of Infectious Diseases and Vector Control | Prerequisites: enrolment in the Graduate Diploma in Infectious Diseases; or Master of Infectious Diseases | lectures: 2 hours per week; labs/assignments: 2 hours per week |
| S2 | MICR5836 | Public and Environmental Health Microbiology | Prerequisites: enrolment in the Graduate Diploma in Infectious Diseases; or Master of Infectious Diseases | lectures: 2 hours per week; practical classes/assignments: 3 hours per week |
Take unit(s) to the value of 48 points:
D Extended Research Project
| AVAILABILITY | UNITCODE | UNITNAME | UNIT REQUIREMENTS | CONTACT HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NS, S2 | MICR5843 | Extended Research Project in Infectious Diseases Part 1 (12 points) | Prerequisites: approval from the Course Coordinator and either enrolment in the Master of Infectious Diseases (52530) with a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 70 per cent in the first year, or completion of the Graduate Diploma in Infectious Diseases (51330) with a WAM of at least 70 per cent in that course | research: 16 hours per week |
| NS, S2 | MICR5844 | Extended Research Project in Infectious Diseases Part 2 (12 points) | Prerequisites: approval from the Course Coordinator and either enrolment in the Master of Infectious Diseases (52530) with a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 70 per cent in the first year, or completion of the Graduate Diploma in Infectious Diseases (51330) with a WAM of at least 70 per cent in that course Co-requisites: MICR5843 Extended Research Project in Infectious Diseases Part 1 | research: 16 hours per week |
| S2 | MICR5845 | Extended Research Project in Infectious Diseases Part 3 (12 points) | Prerequisites: approval from Course Coordinator and either enrolment in the Master of Infectious Diseases (52530) with a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 70 per cent in the first year, or enrolment in completion of the Graduate Diploma in Infectious Diseases (51330) with a WAM of at least 70 per cent in that course. Co-requisites: MICR5844 Extended Research Project in Infectious Diseases Part 2 | research: 16 hours per week |
| S2 | MICR5848 | Extended Research Project in Infectious Diseases Part 4 (12 points) | Prerequisites: approval from the Course Coordinator and either enrolment in the Master of Infectious Diseases (52530) with a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 70 per cent in the first year, or completion of the Graduate Diploma in Infectious Diseases (51330) with a WAM of at least 70 per cent in that course Co-requisites: MICR5845 Extended Research Project in Infectious Diseases Part 3 | research: 16 hours per week |
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Example 1
Course Study Plan: PSP-52530-1
Example 2
Course Study Plan: PSP-52530-2
See also the rules for the course and the Student Rules.
Entry requirements
4. To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
(a) a relevant bachelor's degree1, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) (i) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 per cent in the Level 3 units; or
(ii) at least three years of relevant full-time professional experience; or
(iii) evidence of adequate research outputs, as recognised by UWA.
1A relevant bachelor's degree includes a Bachelor of Science in a biomedical or biological discipline, Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, Bachelor of Dental Science, and a bachelor's degree in applied biomedical science or public health (medical technology, nursing, pharmacy, public health, and veterinary science).
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