The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh
Old College
South Bridge
Edinburgh
EH8 9YL
Infectious Diseases (Research)
- MSc (Res)
- 1 Years
- Full-time
- September 2026
- Postgraduate
- Distance learning
Course summary
This is an immersive degree, structured as a single laboratory placement where you undertake a year-long research project. It provides an introduction to research methodology for biologists, medics and veterinarians.
Our students have previously undertaken projects in the following areas:
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antibiotic resistance and hospital-acquired infections
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arthropod vector biology and vectorborne diseases
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epidemiology and mathematical modelling of animal and human infections
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molecular diagnosis and point-of-care detection of infectious diseases
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immunology of bacterial and parasitic infections, including major tropical diseases such as malaria, trypanosomiasis and schistosomiasis
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pathogenesis of viral diseases (animal and human, including herpes and HIV)
Edinburgh Infectious Diseases
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.
Modules
See the University of Edinburgh website for detailed programme information.
How to apply
International applicants
This course has a subject classification which requires students whose nationality is outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland to have an ATAS certificate, irrespective of country of residence at the point of application.
Further information can be found on the UK Government's website: www.gov.uk/academic-technology-approval-scheme
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on the University of Edinburgh 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.
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