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Overview
Aimed at junior doctors currently undergoing, or about to undertake, specialty training in an infection discipline, this Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (Online Learning) programme at The University of Edinburgh is open to trainees in the UK and worldwide.
This degree will also be attractive to those who have completed their training but wish to fulfill continuing medical education requirements or those who wish obtain a formal qualification in Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases.
The Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (Online Distance Learning) programme at The University of Edinburgh is aligned with JRCPTB and RCPath training in infection disciplines: Combined Infection Training and Higher Specialty Training in Infectious Diseases, Medical Microbiology and Medical Virology.
Career opportunities
This unique programme will offer the student the knowledge and skills required to enhance their career progression in clinical or academic medicine.
The programme will offer an alternative to traditional classroom based research training for those candidates who do not wish to take time away from their professional commitments.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Science and biology of bacteria
- Science and biology of viruses
- Science and biology fungi, parasites and prions
- Laboratory practise in microbiology, virology and serology
- Anti-infective therapy and resistance
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 36 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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More details
We encourage you to apply at least one month prior to entry so that we have enough time to process your application.
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 92
Credits
180 alternative credits
- MSc - 180
- PgDip - 120
- PgCert - 60
- PgProfDev - 50
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Microbiology Health Sciences View 510 other Masters in Health Sciences in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 92
Other requirements
General requirements
- A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a biomedical, medical, public health or relevant bio-science topic.
- We may also consider your application if you have relevant work experience; please contact the programme team to check before you apply. You may be admitted to certificate level only in the first instance.
Tuition Fee
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International
5735 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5735 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
5735 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5735 GBP per year during 36 months.
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert: £5,735
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert, PgProfDev - Intermittent: 10 credits £960 20 credits £1,915 60 credits £5,735
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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