There are two pathways for entry and a third exceptional pathway. These include:
Applications for domestic students (Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, Australian permanent humanitarian visa holders and New Zealand citizens) are processed through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) Postgraduate , opens in a new window .
Application closing dates vary by program and intake. For information about application deadlines and how to apply, please visit the UAC Postgraduate website , opens in a new window .
The Master of Global Health and Master of Infectious Diseases Intelligence double degree is an innovative approach to postgraduate health education. It enables you to better understand infectious diseases in the era of new and emerging disease threats as well as management approaches for the identification, assessment, prevention and control of infectious diseases.
This combination fosters a sophisticated understanding across a complex body of multidisciplinary knowledge including infectious diseases intelligence, policy design, implementation and evaluation. You will be equipped with the specialised skills and concepts needed for professional practice in the prevention, identification, assessment and control of infectious diseases.
You will become a judgement-ready practitioner who can contribute to improving population health and work across a range of contexts including government, non-government and voluntary organisations, military and first-responder organisations, primary care and community health care services.
We're a global leader in research and impact Recognised for our excellence, we rank #17 globally for public health research (Shanghai Ranking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS), 2025). Our research addresses both existing and emerging complex health challenges in Australia and across the world. By leveraging cross-disciplinary partnerships, innovation and a health system-level approach, we strive to improve health outcomes for all.