Studying Murdoch University’s integrated Bachelor of Biomedical Science and Master of Infectious Disease Surveillance and Control provides an accelerated pathway to a postgraduate science qualification and your future career.
This course combines foundational knowledge and practical skills in biomedical science with specialist training in infectious diseases. From emerging pandemics and antimicrobial resistance to the ongoing fight against infectious diseases, this course will prepare you to address some of the greatest health challenges facing humanity.
Biomedical science is an interdisciplinary field focused on advances in understanding human health and disease. By combining this with expertise in infectious disease surveillance and control, you will gain hands-on practical experience in detecting, monitoring, treating and preventing infections, and learn how to apply your knowledge to real-world problems.
Graduates leave with the skills, experience, and expertise to make a meaningful impact across a wide range of sectors.
3 reasons to study Biomedical Science and Infectious Disease Surveillance and Control at Murdoch:
Access to cutting-edge facilities and expertise. Murdoch’s Perth campus hosts world-class research centres, including the Anti-Microbial Resistance and Infectious Disease Laboratory and the Personalised Medicine Centre.
Learn from leading scientists and experts in infection and immunity while having the flexibility to tailor your studies in areas such as Biomedicine, Pharmacology, Genetics and Biotechnology or Biochemistry and Nutrition.
Gain real-world experience by undertaking a hands-on infectious disease project, graduating with practical skills and expertise that set you apart in your career.
What you’ll learn:
This course focuses on practical learning, giving you real-world experience while teaching you to:
Develop a broad understanding of medical science methods, including how scientific knowledge is generated.
Perform and analyse laboratory investigations to build experimental and technical skills.
Identify bacterial, viral, parasitic and fungal pathogens.
Create action or management plans to address pathogen outbreaks and routine surveillance.
Apply cutting-edge molecular science techniques to handle large datasets to inform infectious disease research and management.
Your future career:
Graduates will be equipped with the skills to work across public and private sectors in a variety of fields, including:
Government health departments and contagious disease control units
International health organisations and NGOs
Food production and safety
Pharmaceutical and medical biotechnology companies
Medical diagnostics
Infectious disease research
Start dates
Starting period
Location
Face to Face
Online
Mixed mode
In this attendance mode, teaching and learning activities are delivered both face-to-face and online, with scheduled or flexible learning times.
Learn from academics who are internationally recognised as world leaders in their respective fields.
Accredited Program
Our Laboratory Medicine course is accredited by the Australian Institute of Medical and Clinical Scientists (AIMS).
Industry experience
Help solve real-life homicide and missing persons cases through our Cold Case Review initiative and study in state-of-the-art labs.
Admission requirements
Select which option best describes your
path to university:
Means of admission
Minimum academic requirement
Minimum English requirement
University study
Successful study at AQF level 7 (or equivalent) achieving either one semester with a minimum 70% GPA; or two semesters with a minimum 67% GPA.
Murdoch College
Successful completion of one of the following: Murdoch University Preparation Course (MUPC) with a minimum average final mark of 78% or higher and a minimum score of 70% in “Introduction to Academic Communication”Murdoch University Preparation Course (MUPC) - (Accelerated Entry) with minimum average final mark of 78% or higher and a minimum score of 70% in “Introduction to Academic Communication”Foundation Studies Coursewith a minimum average final mark of 78% or higher and a minimum score of 70% in “Introduction to Academic Communication”
Enabling courses (in Year 12)
No direct entry.
Enabling courses (after Year 12)
No direct entry.
University study
Minimum academic requirement
Successful study at AQF level 7 (or equivalent) achieving either one semester with a minimum 70% GPA; or two semesters with a minimum 67% GPA.
Murdoch College
Minimum academic requirement
Successful completion of one of the following: Murdoch University Preparation Course (MUPC) with a minimum average final mark of 78% or higher and a minimum score of 70% in “Introduction to Academic Communication”Murdoch University Preparation Course (MUPC) - (Accelerated Entry) with minimum average final mark of 78% or higher and a minimum score of 70% in “Introduction to Academic Communication”Foundation Studies Coursewith a minimum average final mark of 78% or higher and a minimum score of 70% in “Introduction to Academic Communication”
Enabling courses (in Year 12)
Minimum academic requirement
No direct entry.
Enabling courses (after Year 12)
Minimum academic requirement
No direct entry.
Means of admission
Minimum academic requirement
Minimum English requirement
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
Total score of 33 or higher.
Minimum Selection Rank (WA/ACT/NSW/NT/SA/TAS/VIC)
90
VET course studied at school
No direct entry.
GCE A Levels
Minimum of 12 points taken from the best 2 or 3 subjects where A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 (AS Levels are equivalent to half points e.g. A=2.5, B=2 etc.) or higher.
Enabling courses (in Year 12)
No direct entry.
Western Australian Universities Foundation Program (WAUFP)
CPS 70 or higher.
Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE)
Overall Position (OP) of 6 or lower.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
Minimum academic requirement
Total score of 33 or higher.
Minimum Selection Rank (WA/ACT/NSW/NT/SA/TAS/VIC)
Minimum academic requirement
90
VET course studied at school
Minimum academic requirement
No direct entry.
GCE A Levels
Minimum academic requirement
Minimum of 12 points taken from the best 2 or 3 subjects where A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 (AS Levels are equivalent to half points e.g. A=2.5, B=2 etc.) or higher.
Enabling courses (in Year 12)
Minimum academic requirement
No direct entry.
Western Australian Universities Foundation Program (WAUFP)
Everyone has a different path to university so if you’ve already completed formal or informal learning, you could receive advanced standing. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) can reduce the amount of study needed to
complete your degree by giving you credit for certain units.
Formal learning can include previous study in higher education vocational education or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning, various kinds of work and life experience.
Murdoch RISE is a selection rank adjustment, as part of our commitment to helping students from regional, Indigenous and low socio-economic backgrounds gain university entry.
If you achieve an ATAR of 60.00 - 89.95, a Murdoch RISE adjustment factor of up to 10.00 points may help you get into your preferred course. Murdoch RISE can increase your selection rank up to a maximum of 90.00.
There’s no application or need to register. If you are eligible, the adjustment factor is automatically added to your raw ATAR score when you apply.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Everyone has a different path to university so if you’ve already completed formal or informal learning, you could receive advanced standing. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) can reduce the amount of study needed to
complete your degree by giving you credit for certain units.
Formal learning can include previous study in higher education vocational education or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning, various kinds of work and life experience.
This information applies to courses offered at our Australian campuses only. Courses offered at our Dubai and Singapore campuses or delivered by Open Universities Australia may have different requirements.
Admissions and pathways
Unsure whether you qualify for entry or what path to take? Whether you're a school leaver or non-school leaver, our range of pathways can help you get into Murdoch. Check out the options available to find the best one for you.
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