Edinburgh,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc by Research Infectious Diseases in Edinburgh United Kingdom | The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh
|
Edinburgh United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Research)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
35,300
(c. USD47,236.7)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
This program is coordinated by Edinburgh Infectious Diseases (EID), operating under the joint auspices of the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine and the College of Science and Engineering.
It offers foundational training in research methods for professionals in biology, medicine, and veterinary science. The curriculum also serves as a pathway to doctoral research. Past participants have conducted studies across diverse fields including:
antimicrobial resistance and healthcare-associated infections
biology of disease-carrying arthropods and vectorborne illnesses
epidemiological analysis and computational modeling of infections in humans and animals
molecular diagnostics and rapid detection methods for infectious diseases
immune responses to bacterial and parasitic infections (covering significant tropical diseases like malaria, trypanosomiasis, and schistosomiasis)
immunology of livestock infections (such as Johne's Disease)
viral disease mechanisms (affecting both animals and humans, including herpes and HIV)
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a biological science, or a medical or veterinary degree.
IELTS Academic - total 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component.
TOEFL-iBT (including Special Home Edition) - total 92 with at least 20 in each section.
IELTS Academic - total 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component.
TOEFL-iBT (including Special Home Edition) - total 92 with at least 20 in each section.
Tuition
GBP
35,300