Graduate Certificate in Infectious Disease

About the course

This Graduate Certificate builds specialist expertise in infectious diseases, focusing on outbreak investigation, surveillance and control. You will learn from active researchers and gain practical laboratory experience, developing skills to handle infectious organisms safely and critically evaluate scientific literature. The course is suited to science graduates and professionals seeking targeted postgraduate study in infectious disease within the sciences discipline.

Career outcome

Graduates can apply medical microbiology and infectious disease knowledge across public and private sectors. Career pathways include roles in government health agencies, international health organisations and NGOs, food production and safety, pharmaceuticals, medical biotechnology, diagnostic laboratories and infectious disease research. This graduate certificate supports professional advancement and further study in infectious disease-focused science and laboratory settings. Preparing graduates for research scientist, laboratory leadership, and specialist technical roles in the sciences.

Living Costs in Perth**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,255 - 1,660	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 866 - 1,146
Transportation (Daily) A$ 6 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 243 - 321

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)