Master of Science in Medicine (Infection and Immunity)
Postgraduate
In Canberra (Australia)
Description
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Type
Postgraduate
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Location
Canberra (Australia)
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Start date
Different dates available
The Master of Science in Medicine (Infection and Immunity) is designed for those who wish to increase their knowledge and understanding of infectious diseases, infection control and the functioning of the immune system. The course aims to produce graduates who can effectively participate in future health care or research programs in infection or immunity anywhere in the world.
The integrated scientific approach taken in this course will reflect the current state of knowledge regarding infectious microorganisms and their pathogenesis, immunology and the immune responses to infection, and the epidemiology and control of infectious diseases. The course covers the principles and practices advocated for the effective prevention or minimisation of infectious diseases in hospitals and laboratories, among the general community, and during disease outbreaks. It also provides you with training in state-of-the-art laboratory techniques used in the disciplines of infectious diseases and immunology.
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Subjects
- Management
- IT Management
- Part Time
- IT
- Infection
- Immunology
Course programme
Unit of Study information on faculty page
Study planThe Master of Science in Medicine (Infection and Immunity) consists of 48 credit points (cp), including 24cp of core units and 24cp of elective units of study. All students will undertake two elective units (12cp) in each semester. Students with minimum weighted average mark of 70 per cent in all core units study may obtained approval from the course-coordinator to enrol in the dissertation unit of study as an elective unit. Students enrolled in this unit of study undertake supervised research which is then written up in a dissertation for examination.
- Graduate Certificate in Infection and Immunity
- Graduate Diploma in Infection and Immunity
Master of Science in Medicine (Infection and Immunity)