This online program combines lectures and interactive seminars to provide an introduction to pandemic preparation and management. In this program, you will review the major approaches to planning for, assessing and managing pandemic events. We start with discussions on the importance of understanding and describing the threat of emerging infections, before progressing to skills needed to investigate and respond to pandemics. Using current cases and examples, the module will cover a range of topics related to infectious diseases that pose a threat to global health. These concepts will also be explored in relation to major driving forces behind the ongoing threat of pandemics.

Upon successful completion of this micro-credential, you'll receive:

• Two PD Points
• A Certificate of Achievement
• A UWA Plus Professional Development Transcript, listing all successfully completed micro-credentials

Delivery mode

Online 

Course dates

21 July 2025 - 29 August 2025

Duration

6 weeks

Applications close

13 June 2025

Total effort

55 hours

Academic lead

Professor Angus Cook

Cost

UWA Starter fees for 2025 –

Broadway Schools

$82.50 (inc GST) per micro-credential for students
from  participating partner schools (register via your school)

$165 (inc GST) per micro-credential for individual
students  from non-partner schools

Non-Broadway Schools

$247.50 (inc GST) per micro-credential for students
from participating partner schools (register via your school)

$495 (inc GST) per micro-credential for individual
students from non-partner schools

Critical information summary

PUBHM001 The War on Pandemics [PDF 37KB]

Why study this course?

This micro-credential is ideal for students interested in finding out more about the investigation and control of pandemic events. This module will teach students skills in critical thinking, problem solving and communication to protect our communities from the current and future threat of pandemics.

This program will allow students to develop:

• Skills - This module will help students to develop analytical, research, communication and problem-solving skills in pandemic evaluation and management.  
• Values - Students will progress their understanding of ethical approaches to pandemic management, professionalism, service and teamwork.  
• Knowledge – Key areas will include understanding the principles of pandemic investigation and management within a public health context, including the spread of globally important pathogens, how to identify and track high-risk infectious diseases, and how to implement strategies to control or prevent pandemic events.

How does it work?

This online micro-credential combines lectures and interactive seminars to provide an introduction to pandemic preparation and management. In this program, you will review the major approaches to planning for, assessing and managing pandemic events.

We start with discussions on the importance of understanding and describing the threat of emerging infections, before progressing to skills needed to investigate and respond to pandemics. Using current cases and examples, the module will cover a range of topics related to serious infectious diseases that pose a threat to global health.

What's next after this course?

• Receive a UWA Professional Development Transcript at the end of your studies, listing all completed UWA micro-credentials – great for uni entry and your resume!
• Earn 2  stackable  PD Points -  complete two more UWA Starter micro-credentials to earn 6 PD Points and gain credit for one unit towards selected UWA bachelor degrees.
• Gain points that can contribute towards admission to UWA via Experience-based entry.

Enrol in an undergraduate minor or major in Public Health to pursue study or a future career in this field. This micro-credential is also a useful introduction to further study in the health professions or biological sciences.