Graduate Certificate in Biomedical Science - Infection and Immunity

The next breakthroughs in the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases and immunopathologies will require a workforce with the skills to understand and use a range of cutting-edge techniques and technologies, to interpret medical and research data, and to translate scientific and laboratory findings into clinical practice. The 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 and will equip students for further study or a future career in the biomedical sciences.

The Graduate Certificate in Biomedical Science (Infection and Immunity) is suitable 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. This degree will allow you to hone and expand your skills and knowledge of the host response to pathogens in a range of careers and settings related to infection and immunity.

Graduates from the Graduate Certificate in Biomedical Science (Infection and Immunity) will have knowledge of the host immune response to infection. They will be versed in the research literature and laboratory techniques related to the containment, diagnosis and treatment of infectious disease. They will be able to adopt an evidence - based approach in clinical laboratories, and in non-clinical settings.

Admission to the Graduate Certificate of Biomedical Science (Infection and Immunity) requires:
A bachelor's degree or higher award in science, medical or veterinary science, biomedical science, health science or a health-related discipline from the University of Sydney, or qualifications deemed by the Faculty to be equivalent
IELTS - A minimum result of 7.0 overall and a minimum result of 6.5 in each band
TOEFL IBT - A minimum result of 96 overall including a minimum result of 20 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 22 in Writing