Course summary
This three-year Masters programme will provide you with a detailed understanding of infection disciplines. The courses are designed to develop your understanding of the biology and transmission of pathogens, as well as infectious disease diagnosis, treatment and prevention. Specific topics include:
- immune responses to infection
- science and biology of bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic pathogens
- modern and emerging diagnostic technologies for infectious diseases
- infection prevention and control and anti-infective therapy
- infections in different contexts such as:
- community- acquired infections
- emerging infectious diseases
- infectious diseases associated with travel
Modules
See our website for detailed programme information.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Tuition fees vary between degree programmes. Find the specific fees for your chosen programme on our website.
Provider information
The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh
Old College
South Bridge
Edinburgh
EH8 9YL