Graduate Diploma in Biomedical Science (Infection and Immunity)

Program Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Biomedical Science (Infection and Immunity) equips graduates with advanced knowledge and laboratory techniques in infection and immunity. Graduates gain expertise in containment, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases and are prepared for careers in research, the biomedical industry, or further education in immunology or infectious diseases research. The program is taught by world-leading researchers and offers industry experience and connections.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Our Graduate Diploma 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 Diploma 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.

Outline:

In the Graduate Diploma in Biomedical Science (Infection and Immunity) you’ll study 36 credit points, including:

• 2 x 6 credit point core units in Clinical Laboratory Science and Principles in Immunology.
• 24 credit points of stream selective units spanning Virology, Bacteriology, Clinical Immunology and Immunotherapy; or
• 1 x 6 credit points of an elective unit of study.

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:

• The University of Sydney is placed 18th globally in the highly regarded 2025 QS World University Rankings
• 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).