Graduate Diploma in Biomedical Science (Infection and Immunity)

About the course

This Graduate Diploma in Biomedical Science (Infection and Immunity) builds advanced knowledge and practical capability in infection and immune responses, aligned to demand in biomedical research and industry. You develop clinical laboratory technique skills and apply them to prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infectious disease. The program suits recent science/health graduates and experienced clinicians or scientists seeking specialisation at graduate diploma level in biomedical science.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue roles supporting biomedical and clinical research, diagnostic and pathology-style laboratory environments, and infection and immunity-focused projects in hospitals, research institutes or the biotech sector. The course can strengthen pathways into research support, clinical laboratory science-related work, immunology/virology-focused laboratory roles, and further postgraduate study. Outcomes align with graduate diploma preparation for infection and immunity work in biomedical science.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)