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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Master of Infectious Diseases

Combine coursework and research in the one degree.
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Take your studies to a new level with a postgraduate degree and discover what career opportunities lie ahead.

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Infectious disease specialist
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Infectious disease specialist

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Research Training Program

Australian and New Zealand citizens and permanent residents are exempt from paying a contribution toward the cost of their research courses if UWA provides them with a Research Training Program place. This exemption applies for up to four years full-time equivalent study for a doctorate by research and two years full-time equivalent study for a master's by research. The RTP is a performance-based funding scheme administered by the Federal Department of Education and Training.

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Admission requirements

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English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the University’s English language requirements to be eligible for a place.

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Course details

This course enables students to undertake a PhD in their chosen discipline with the Master of Infectious Diseases.

About the course

This course has been developed in response to the international need for advanced training and research in infectious diseases to better prepare medical scientists, medical professionals, the public sector and other groups.
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About the course

This course has been developed in response to the international need for advanced training and research in infectious diseases to better prepare medical scientists, medical professionals, the public sector and other groups. Course Director, Professor Geoff Shellam has a strong academic and research background within this field. Nobel Laureate Professor Barry Marshall is also a valued member of staff within the program. Together, Professor Geoff Shellam and Professor and Barry Marshall, as co-directors of the Marshall Centre for Infectious Diseases Research and Training, will bring a host of resources to the program. Students have the opportunity to gain practical experience in Western Australia's public diagnostic pathology laboratory, PathWest, through the integration of placements for research projects and practicums with coursework.
Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Infectious Diseases

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Status
  • Available
Locations
Attendance
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Delivery
  • On-campus
Starting dates
  • Semester 1
Level of study
  • Postgraduate
Course Code
  • 01810
CRICOS code
  • 061839C
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Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Infectious Diseases

Quick details

Status
  • Available
Locations
Attendance
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Delivery
  • On-campus
Starting dates
  • Semester 1
Level of study
  • Postgraduate
Course Code
  • 01810
CRICOS code
  • 061839C
Full time/part time duration
  • 4 years
Degrees course is available in
  • Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Infectious Diseases

Course structure

Postgraduate research degrees are identified by an intensive research component. Refer to the Handbooks for information on course rules.

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Study options in Infectious Diseases

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