Course summary

This postgraduate programme aims to address the challenges posed by infectious diseases by developing your expertise in surveillance, prevention, and control of infectious diseases. You will explore and address local and global health challenges related to infectious diseases and their impact on public health. The programme explores the parallels that exist between infectious diseases such as malaria, influenza, TB, Covid-19, and neglected diseases such as leprosy and brucellosis. You will develop the skills to apply scientific research to help develop and implement strategies and programmes to help manage infectious diseases better. What will you study? Year 1 of the programme aims to develop your understanding of the transmission of infectious agents and their survival strategies, as well as look at strategies for disease control of the host. You will also explore the impact globalisation has had on our modern world and the challenges related to globalisation, such as population movement, food security, and disease surveillance. In Year 2 we offer a range of optional courses in the programme, providing you with the opportunity to specialise in areas of interest, including:

• Emerging infectious diseases

• GIS and spatial data

• Neglected tropical diseases

• Newborn and child health

• Project management of development aid

• Reproductive and Maternal Health

• Water and sanitisation

• Zoonotic diseases