Master of Biomedical Science (Infection and Immunity)
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What you’ll study
The Master of Biomedical Science (Infection and Immunity) is a postgraduate coursework degree that will give you 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.
You will complete core and selective units in clinical laboratory sciences, immunology, clinical immunology and immunotherapy, virology and bacteriology. You will also have the option of completing an elective unit and a capstone project which can be either research or industry-related.
Unit of study table: Biomedical Science (Infection and Immunity)
Fees
Admission criteria
How to apply
Before applying
As part of applying for this course you will need to include the following documentation with your application for admission.
- Resumé including your education, employment history and relevant experience.
- An employment letter with minimum of 24 months relevant work experience, if you do not have a Honour degree or a related postgraduate degree (Not required if with a medical degree equivalent to a USYD degree).
Below is a standard list of documents that you will need to include with your application for admission. These documents are in addition to any specific documents/requirements (e.g. supplementary forms) which if applicable will be listed above.
- Proof of identity: a valid passport (biodata page). Alternatively, an Australian birth certificate or Australian or New Zealand citizenship certificate for domestic students.
- Current or final official academic transcripts and their official English translation copy if the original transcripts were issued in a language other than English. Currently enrolled University of Sydney students do not need to provide a copy of their transcript(s). Credit transcript(s) may be required if you were granted credit for studies previously undertaken.
- Final testamur or proof of completion of your qualification and its official English translation copy if it was issued in a language other than English.
- Proof of English proficiency (e.g. IELTS, TOEFL results) where required.
- For courses with mandatory prerequisites, official detailed unit outlines for all prerequisite units in your studies which you believe will meet the prerequisite requirements.
Submit application
Submit an application through our portal.
Closing dates
Semester 1
31 January of the commencing year.
Semester 2
15 July of the commencing year.
