Graduate Certificate in Biomedical Science (Infection and Immunity)

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Biomedical Science (Infection and Immunity) from the University of Sydney equips graduates with expertise in clinical laboratory techniques for infectious disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. With a focus on critical thinking, evidence-based practices, and industry experience, this program prepares students for careers in research, diagnostics, and clinical settings. The program's modules cover core concepts in immunology, virology, bacteriology, and immunotherapy.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Our Graduate Certificate in Biomedical Science (Infection and Immunity) is designed to meet the rapidly growing demand in research and the biomedical industry for graduates who are trained in state-of-the-art clinical laboratory techniques.

Objectives:

Graduates of our Graduate Certificate in Biomedical Science (Infection and Immunity) will be:

• well versed in the research literature and laboratory techniques related to the containment, diagnosis and treatment of infectious disease
• able to reflect critically and incorporate knowledge and skills into their practice or research
• able to adopt an evidence-based approach in clinical and research laboratories, and in non-clinical settings.

Program Description:

The program is designed for recent science and health graduates as well as established scientists or clinicians who want to advance their careers in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases.

Outline:

• Duration: 6 months full-time (Available part-time)
• Location: Camperdown/Darlington University of Sydney
• Study Mode: Face to face
• Credit Points: 24
• Modules:
• Core Units:
• Clinical Laboratory Science (6 credit points)
• Principles in Immunology (6 credit points)
• Stream Selective Units:
• Virology (6 credit points)
• Bacteriology (6 credit points)
• Clinical Immunology (6 credit points)
• Immunotherapy (6 credit points)

Teaching:

• You will study the latest techniques, developments and breakthroughs in immunology and its application to the diagnosis and treatment of clinically relevant pathogens.
• Gain invaluable industry experience and connections.
• Learn in a variety of environments including innovative new teaching and learning spaces, teaching and research laboratories, immersive clinical environments and online.

Careers:

• The degree can also provide a solid foundation for the pursuit of a career in immunology or infectious diseases research (e.g.
a PhD)

Other:

• We are a top 20 university globally (QS World University Rankings 2024).
• 2nd in Australia and 25th globally for medicine (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023).
• The University of Sydney is placed 18th globally in the highly regarded 2025 QS World University Rankings