Bachelor of Medical Sciences (3 years) - Infectious Disease and Biosecurity in Sydney Australia | Macquarie University

Infectious diseases and biosecurity rank among today's most critical scientific challenges. Expanding human populations, heightened global interconnectedness, urban expansion, climate shifts, and intensive agricultural methods all strengthen the links between humans, animals, plants, and the pathogens they harbor. Biosecurity represents our approach to preventing and managing emerging diseases while safeguarding Earth's vital resources.

Through the Infectious Disease and Biosecurity major, you'll explore the crucial intersection of human, environmental, wildlife, and livestock interactions in disease spread, and their importance for health security. You'll gain expertise in applying transmission theories to epidemiological studies, laboratory work, and developing biosecurity strategies. Additionally, honing your ability to explain disease and biosecurity principles through various communication methods will enhance your professional opportunities.