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Infectious Diseases Control - PHCMFS9043

Stream Summary

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine

School: School of Public Health and Community Medicine

Contact: postgrad-sphcm@unsw.edu.au

Program: 9043 - Int Pub Health/Pub Health

Award(s):

Master of Public Health (Specialisation)

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Stream Outline
Who should do this stream?

The Infectious Diseases Control specialisation provides students with advanced knowledge and skills in the principles and practice of infectious diseases epidemiology and control.

This stream is aimed at public health personnel who seek a career in infectious disease control in the health sector or in international health, or who wish to progress to postgraduate research in infectious diseases epidemiology.

The Infectious Diseases Control stream is available to students enrolled in the dual 9043 Master of International Public Health/Master of Public Health Program.

Stream Structure
Students must complete 72 units of credit as follows:
  • Four core courses (24uoc)
  • Three International electives (18uoc)
  • Any SPHCM Elective (6 UOC)
PLUS

Specialisation Requirement courses (24 UOC):

Stream defining course (6 UOC)
and

Two courses from recommended Infectious Diseases electives (12 UOC)
AND

One course from recommended Infectious Diseases Methods electives (6UOC)

Stream Convenor
Associate Professor James Wood
Tel: +61 (2) 9385 8769
Email: james.wood@unsw.edu.au

Link to Program Information
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