Overview

Whether you are a healthcare professional, biomedical scientist, researcher or educator, this Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (Online Learning) course at The University of Edinburgh will equip you with specialist knowledge in the science, diagnosis, treatment and control of infectious diseases.

Career opportunities

We designed the Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases MSc programme with your training and your professional development aspirations in mind. It is an excellent opportunity to advance knowledge and skills for many professionals such as biomedical scientists, researchers, educators and health care professionals.

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 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-21 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-29 00:00:00

More details

It is strongly recommended you apply as early as possible. Applications may close earlier than the published deadlines if there is exceptionally high demand.

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

PgDip - 120 credits

PgCert - 60 credits

PgProfDev - up to 50 credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Microbiology Health Sciences View 4 other Masters in Microbiology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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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.

It 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 Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

6370 GBP / year

≈ 6370 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

6370 GBP / year

≈ 6370 GBP / year

Additional Details

PgDip - £12,735 per full

PgCert - £6,370 per full

PgProfDev: 10 credits £1,065; 20 credits £2,125

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Career opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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