Master of Medicine (Infection and Immunity)
Designed for doctors, the Master of Medicine (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.
Why study with us?
As an infection and immunity student, you will learn from leading academics in one of the strongest infection and immunity research disciplines in Australia.
During this one-year degree, you will study a wide range of topics with a focus on improving your understanding of the functions of bacterial and viral genes, the mechanisms of viral and bacterial infections, and the mechanisms involved in the generation and regulation of immune responses.
The program also aims to improve understanding of the principles and practices advocated for prevention and 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.
The program also provides a solid foundation for the pursuit of a research career.
Campus Information
Camperdown/Darlington
Our biggest campus is 72 hectares of state-of-the-art teaching and learning technology, including six libraries, art galleries, historical museums, perfectly manicured lawns, and the following faculties and schools:
Intakes
- Feb
- Aug Deadline: Aug
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Our Careers and Employability Office, dedicated to business students, offers a range of opportunities to explore your career options, plan your career, develop your skills, and network with recruiters and employers.
Our Careers and Employability Office offers a specialised career service to students across all of our degree programs. We are committed to helping you achieve your career aspirations and equipping you with the skills to thrive in your career.
Our career services will help you:
plan your career
develop your career decision making skills
tailor your resume and job applications
engage in experiential recruitment activities such as mock interviews and assessment centres
connect with top graduate recruiters and corporate partners through our programs.
We also offer the award-winning free Job Smart program, which enables international students to gain the skills and professional experience to gain employment when they graduate.
Business School students who engage early with career exploration, professional skill development and industry connections are best equipped to make their mark in today's complex and changing professional world.
Getting career ready with the Careers and Employability Office
Students explain how the Careers and Employability Office can help you get career ready throughout your studies.
Start planning your career now
We recommend that you begin your career-planning journey before you enrol and start your degree. Visit the below resources to discover your career options and help you choose the right subjects.
Graduate Careers Australia provide detailed careers information and profiles across most areas including accounting, consultancy, government, human resources, IT, marketing, and international relations.
MyFuture assists school leavers with exploring career opportunities and different industries. Visit MyFuture to help you narrow down which majors you wish to study at the Business School.
Visit the Careers and Employabilty Office once you enrol. We’re located in the Careers and Student Experience Lounge, Basement Level, Abercrombie Building.
Course opportunities
This program is available at multiple levels to suit your professional and personal needs. The courses are embedded, allowing you to step from one to the next at your own pace.
Graduate Certificate in Infection and Immunity (24 credit points)
Graduate Diploma Infection and Immunity (36 credit points)
Master of Medicine (Infection and Immunity) (48 credit points)
Master of Science in Medicine (Infection and Immunity) (48 credit points) Available to non-medical graduates
Career Pathways
The aim of the course is to produce graduates who will be able to effectively participate in future healthcare or research programs in infection or immunity anywhere in the world.
Graduates will be able to work in a range of positions, including:
microbiologists and immunologists (in hospitals, pathology labs, industry and government departments)
scientists (in hospitals, pathology laboratories, industry and government departments)
research officers (in tertiary/research institutions, industry and government departments)
infection control consultants (in hospitals, nursing homes etc)
health care workers (in hospitals, government departments and local councils)
infection control and clinical immunology nursing staff (in hospitals, nursing homes etc)
hospital epidemiologists
policy makers (in relevant fields)
health and safety officers (in tertiary institutions, industry, local/state governments etc)
public health officers (in hospitals, government departments and local councils)
quarantine officers (at airports, shipping centres etc); aid workers in health care programs (overseas locations).
PSW Opportunity
NA
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
A successful applicant for admission to the Master of Medicine (Infection and Immunity) will hold:
a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification.
In exceptional circumstances, the dean may admit applicants without these qualifications who, in the opinion of the school, has qualifications and evidence of experience and achievement sufficient to successfully undertake the award
TOEFL - IBT score - A minimum result of 85 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing
IELTS score - A minimum result of 6.5 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band
TOEFL - PBT score - A minimum result of 565 overall including a minimum result of 4.5 in Writing
Pearsons Test of English - A minimum result of 61 overall and a minimum result of 54 in each band
- Course Code: 053964j
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
51000 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: 150 AUD
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