Graduate Certificate in Infectious Diseases Intelligence

at University of New South Wales

The Graduate Certificate in Infectious Diseases Intelligence can be completed in 0.7 years of full-time study or one year part-time. The program is made up of four courses total, including:

• two core courses
• two elective courses

Core courses

• Outbreak Investigation and Intelligence
• Bioterrorism and Health Intelligence

Admission pathways

UNSW Global has university pathway programs that provide seamless transition to UNSW Sydney so you can achieve your academic and career goals. Learn more.

English language requirements

You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.

If English is not your first language, you’ll need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be given an offer to study at UNSW. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:

• English language tests and university English courses
• Prior study in the medium of English
• Other qualifications

2022 Indicative First Year Fee
$24,500

There’s strong demand for infectious diseases professionals in the public and private health sectors, both within Australia and internationally. Our graduates typically find work across a range of employers, including ministries and departments of health, government organisations, NGOs, and primary care and community healthcare services.

Our graduates have successful careers and play crucial roles in infectious disease control and response around the world. The areas you’ll be able to work in include:

• goverment ministries and departments of health
• International health organisations and NGOs 
• international aid agencies
• military and first responder organisations
• health education and advocacy
• research.