Overview

This Infectious Diseases programme from The University of Edinburgh provides an introduction to research methodology for biologists, medics and veterinarians.

This programme is organised in collaboration with Edinburgh Infectious Diseases (EID). EID is a network of researchers and clinicians from across the University of Edinburgh who share an interest across the spectrum of infectious diseases.

Career opportunities

Many of the students will continue their interest in research, either by entering the workplace or continuing with further studies.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Antibiotic Resistance And Hospital-acquired Infections

Arthropod Vector Biology And Vectorborne Diseases

Epidemiology And Mathematical Modelling Of Animal And Human Infections

Molecular Diagnosis And Point-of-care Detection Of Infectious Diseases

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-07 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00

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They encourage you to apply at least one month prior to entry so that they have enough time to process your application.

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Public Health Epidemiology View 29 other Masters in Epidemiology 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 biological science, or a medical or veterinary degree.

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Tuition Fees

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39200 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

10920 GBP / year

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Living costs

Edinburgh

United Kingdom

725 - 1167 GBP / month

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Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Edinburgh

Funding

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