Graduate Diploma in Infection and Immunity

Designed for healthcare professionals, the Graduate Diploma in Infection and Immunity analyses the fundamental mechanisms of infectious diseases to find improved ways of combating them.

This program will help participants to increase their knowledge of infectious diseases, infection control and the immune system.The Master of Medicine (Infection and Immunity) is designed for clinicians who are looking to stay abreast of the latest technologies, treatments and techniques in the field of infectious diseases.

We also offer a master in medicine program to other health professionals.

The Graduate Diploma in Infection and Immunity is embedded within the Master of Medicine (Infection and Immunity) and Master of Science in Medicine (Infection and Immunity).

The master's degrees build on concepts learned during the graduate diploma and graduate certificate and provide additional training in research methodology.

You may choose to complete the graduate diploma or use it as a pathway into a master's degree in the discipline, subject to meeting admission criteria.

Admission criteria

A successful applicant for admission to the Graduate Diploma in Infection and Immunity will hold any of the following degrees from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification:

• Bachelor of Science
• Doctor of Medicine (MD)
• Bachelor of Medical Science
• Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences
• Bachelor of Veterinary Science or
• Bachelor of Agricultural Science.

In exceptional circumstances the dean may admit applicants without these qualifications who, in the opinion of the school, have qualifications and evidence of experience and achievement sufficient to successfully undertake the award.

The academic requirements that are displayed are applicable to currently available courses only, and are updated annually in October and may be changed without notice. The Handbooks Online and the University of Sydney Calendar are the official legal source of information relating to study at the University of Sydney, and you are referred to those documents.

Inherent requirements

Inherent requirements are the essential tasks and activities necessary to be able to achieve the core learning outcomes of a course. They are specific to a particular course or discipline. To assist students to make informed choices about their study, we have identified and set out the inherent requirements for this course.

What you'll study

Units of Study