Master of Infectious Disease Surveillance and Control (Advanced Practice and Innovation)

About the course

This master’s course develops specialist capability in infectious disease surveillance, outbreak investigation and control. You’ll learn from active researchers and build practical laboratory skills alongside advanced molecular and data-driven methods to support public health and biosecurity decision-making. The program includes an applied industry-based project or a project plus dissertation option, preparing graduates for advanced practice and innovation in infectious disease control.

Career outcome

Graduates may work across public and private sectors applying medical microbiology and surveillance expertise. Potential settings include government health agencies, international health organisations and NGOs, food production and safety, pharmaceutical and medical biotechnology companies, medical diagnostics, and infectious disease research. The course supports roles focused on monitoring and controlling infectious threats through laboratory practice, data-informed investigation and applied research in health 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)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)